October 31, 2016

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Creating a Healthier Future by Protecting and Strengthening the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps over 42 million participants put food on the table each month, supporting food security, improving health outcomes, and boosting academic performance. Congress should again protect SNAP’s structure and funding. Learn about bills that would [...]
October 13, 2016

Screen and Intervene: A Toolkit for Pediatricians to Address Food Insecurity

Screen and Intervene: A Toolkit for Pediatricians to Address Food Insecurity Explore FRAC and the American Academy of Pediatrics'  latest toolkit to learn more about how pediatricians can play a critical role in addressing food insecurity. Food insecurity is a critical child health issue that impacts millions of children and families in all communities across [...]
September 21, 2016

FRAC in the News

Can the Government Tell SNAP Users What to Eat?Read the storyStates Seeks Waiver to Ban Food ChoiceRead the storyFRAC Responds to Harmful Budget ProposalRead the storyNews HighlightsJuly 2025Budget Reconciliation     How Trump's tax cut and spending megabill would impact SNAP recipients —  ABC News/Good Morning America, July 2, 2025   Poorest Americans dealt biggest blow under Senate [...]

Staff

Click on a name for bio. To send a staff member an email, use this format: first name initial lastname@frac.org (example: jdoe@frac.org). Crystal FitzSimons, President  Naiha Anib, IT Technician Diane Bacote, Staff Assistant, Administration and Regranting Jordan Baker, Senior Communications Manager Colleen Barton, Communications Director Cherise Bathersfield, Editorial Production Manager Jacqueline Bavaro, Senior Program Manager, New Jersey [...]

Our History

2023 In 2023, with the support of our nationwide network of anti-hunger advocates and funders, the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) has made headway in advancing our Strategic Plan to end hunger in America. FRAC continues to advocate for benefits adequacy and equitable access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As the year [...]