What Drives Hunger?
As effective as the federal nutrition programs are, they cannot end hunger alone.
Hunger and poverty are driven by economic and social hardships – including insufficient wages, lack of affordable housing, inadequate health care, and more – and by systemic discrimination.
These factors, referred to as root causes, are complex and interdependent. They must be addressed if our nation is to end hunger.
FRAC’s Vision for A Nation Free From Hunger
FRAC’s Efforts to Address Root Causes of Hunger
National Anti-Hunger Organization CTC Letter
Read the letterExpanded Child Tax Credits: A Transformational Opportunity to Help Families Put Food on the Table
Read the research briefA Primer: The Expanded Child Tax Credit's Role in Addressing Hunger Among Households With Children
Read the primerTax Credits for Families Are Essential to Addressing Hunger and Must Be Expanded
Read the fact sheetChild Tax Credit Sign-On Letter
Read the sign-on letterAmerican Family Act Statement
View the statementMedicaid Unwinding Will Hurt Families Struggling to Put Food on the Table
Read the blogResource Roundup: Don't Let Medicaid Unwinding Hurt Families Struggling to Put Food on the Table
Read the blogTake Action: Submit a Comment to End Rule Preventing SSI Participants From Getting Food They Need
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Root Cause Partner Spotlight: Opportunity Starts at Home
FRAC is proud to sit on the Steering Committee of Opportunity Starts at Home. Opportunity Starts at Home advocates for more robust and equitable federal housing policies so all people have access to safe, decent, affordable homes in thriving neighborhoods.