Resource Library

Discover federal, state, and community-based strategies for increasing redemption rates in Summer EBT. 

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.
Read the brief to see how Tribal leadership can strengthen Summer EBT.

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. 

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. 

Many large school districts across the country report significant challenges keeping children fed and school nutrition operations running effectively due to rising food and labor costs, inadequate federal reimbursement, and new federal policies, according to FRAC’s latest report, Large School District Report: A Snapshot of Participation and Operations in October 2025.

The budget reconciliation law (H.R. 1) made sweeping changes and drastic cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). One of these changes breaks the longstanding link between receipt of Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) fuel assistance and automatic access to the Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) for many SNAP households.

A significant contributor to food insecurity, “churn” occurs when households experience temporary disenrollment from SNAP, often due to administrative challenges during recertification. The far-reaching SNAP cuts in H.R. 1 are likely to intensify churn. Learn more in FRAC’s research brief, an essential resource for those dedicated to improving food security among older adults.

Congress must pass legislation to strengthen SNAP. Explore FRAC’s legislative priorities for SNAP in this 2026 leave behind for the FRAC National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference. 

Among H.R. 1’s changes to SNAP policy is the exclusion of internet expenses from the shelter deduction. Learn how advocates can take proactive steps to minimize harm and ensure households can continue to access both utilities and the food they need in FRAC’s fact sheet. 

Explore how Congress can protect and strengthen the Child Nutrition Programs in FRAC’s 2026 leave behind for the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference. 

The Federal Nutrition Programs are a critical support for tens of millions of individuals and households — putting food on the table during times of need. Learn more in FRAC’s fiscal year 2027 leave behind. 

Explore the impact of WIC in your state in FRAC’s state-by-state WIC fact sheets.

According to FRAC’s Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation: The Reach of Sumer Meals, participation in the Summer Meals Programs in July 2024 increased when compared to the previous year, but there is still significant room for growth to support child food security when school is out. 

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. 

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.