As more schools close as a result of COVID-19, a growing number of children are losing access to the school breakfasts and lunches that support their health and well-being. Advocates, school districts and out-of-school time program providers have an important role to play mitigating the impact on families who rely on free and reduced-price school […]
Media Contact: Emily Pickren epickren@frac.org 202-640-1118 Statement attributed to Luis Guardia, president, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) WASHINGTON, March 14, 2020 — The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) supports the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201. FRAC commends the House for taking swift and thoughtful action to help people put food on the […]
Check this page for updates on efforts to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on the health, well-being and food security of low-income people. FRAC encourages advocates to urge state agencies to apply for child nutrition waivers as needed, and to contact your Members of Congress with specific and broad requests for inclusion in any […]
ResearchWIRE, FRAC’s quarterly newsletter, includes the latest research, reports, and resources on food insecurity, poverty, the federal nutrition programs, and health. Winter 2023 Issue In Focus: We must end stigma to improve hunger, nutrition, and health Research Highlights: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children School Meals Food Insecurity and Health Native Communities Older […]