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FRAC improves the nutrition, health, and well-being of people struggling against poverty-related hunger in the United States through advocacy, partnerships, and by advancing bold and equitable policy solutions.
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The harmful Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provisions in the budget reconciliation law (H.R. 1) passed in July 2025 threaten to undermine decades of progress in reducing hunger in America.
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On June 22, 2026, a federal district court issued a significant ruling in Aragon v. Rollins, holding that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) exceeded its legal authority when it approved state demonstration projects that restricted what Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants could purchase with their benefits.
New Bedford Public Schools served more than 1.2 million breakfasts, 1.9 million lunches, and 65,000 afterschool meals during the 2024–25 school year. On an average day, over 60 percent of the district’s students participate in school breakfast.
As of December 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a notice of proposed rulemaking pending that would eliminate states’ ability to use broad-based categorical eligibility (BBCE), a policy that streamlines the administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Currently, 43 states and the District of Columbia use BBCE to help ensure that food-insecure residents have access to the nutrition they need to thrive.
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Discover federal, state, and community-based strategies for increasing redemption rates in Summer EBT.
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In Oklahoma, where the state has opted out of Summer EBT, Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) are stepping up—delivering benefits not only to their own citizens, but to entire communities. This FRAC and Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative brief explores what’s standing in the way of broader Tribal participation, the unique advantages of Tribal administration, and the support ITOs need to expand access.
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State efforts to restrict what people can buy using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are spreading across the country. FRAC’s new comprehensive analysis of SNAP food restriction waivers helps advocates and policymakers understand how we got here, what’s happening on the ground, and the implications for families, retailers, and communities.
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Since the first summer of Summer EBT’s nationwide launch, Hunger Free Oklahoma, an anti-hunger nonprofit, has been working alongside Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) administering the program to help support implementation. FRAC’s new resource highlights this unique collaborative work, including practical insights into how these partnerships can support successful program administration and expand access to summer nutrition for children.
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