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  • Fact Sheet

    Congress must act now to repeal SNAP cuts and invest in CEP.  Find the impact of CEP in your state in FRAC’s State CEP Fact Sheets by Congressional District.

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  • Fact Sheet

    The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Summer Food Service Program, Summer EBT, Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) ensure that children have reliable access to nutritious meals throughout the year, helping them grow, succeed in school, and reach their full potential. For many families, these programs are a critical lifeline that reduces hunger and eases financial strain. Strengthening these programs is not only an investment in children’s futures but also in the nation’s long-term health, educational success, and economic stability. Learn more in FRAC’s 2025 Leave Behind. 

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  • Fact Sheet

    The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal commitment to prevent hunger among Americans with low incomes, and in doing so, safeguards the nation’s health and strengthens its agricultural economy. USDA must act now to prevent hunger during the ongoing government shutdown. Learn more in FRAC’s 2025 Leave Behind. 

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  • Fact Sheet

    The new budget reconciliation law (H.R. 1) provision limiting and ending the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit adjustments based on food prices will leave millions without the nutrition they need. Learn more about the impact of H.R. 1 on the Thrifty Food Plan in FRAC’s fact sheet. 

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Hunger & Health
The Role of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Improving Health and Well-Being
SNAP’s role in improving health is crucially important, given the high rates of food insecurity, obesity, and diet-related chronic disease in the nation. Furthermore, leading scholars, economists, and health professionals recognize SNAP’s impacts on health and well-being.