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Afterschool Suppers: A Snapshot of Participation – October 2024

More children are getting the nutrition they need from afterschool snacks and suppers offered by the Afterschool Nutrition Programs.

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  • Fact Sheet
    Legislation to Modernize WIC Fact Sheet

    Companion bills in the House and Senate present a critical opportunity to modernize service delivery in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Learn how this legislation would streamline certification options, guarantee accessibility, and provide immediate access to benefits in FRAC’s fact sheet. 

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  • Fact Sheet
    Rural Non-Congregate Summer Meals: How Sponsors Are Implementing This Option

    Rural populations often face specific barriers to accessing
    congregate summer meal sites, including limited transportation and lack of nearby meal sites. The Rural Non-Congregate option was established to help address these barriers. Learn more in FRAC’s fact sheet. 

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    Summer EBT Poster

    Summer EBT is returning in 2026! Get the word out by using FRAC’s new poster, which explains eligibility for the program, benefits, and how to apply. 

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  • Fact Sheet
    Protect SNAP: Legislative Priorities

    Congress must take immediate action to ensure the Farm Bill — or any legislation — reverses the devastating cuts and harmful impacts on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
    Program (SNAP) that were included in the budget reconciliation law, H.R. 1. Protecting SNAP is protecting America’s health, economy, and future. 

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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.
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