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August 29, 2024 This August marks the 60th anniversary of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). A lot has happened in six decades. Here are six key things to celebrate about SNAP. 1. A Lifeline for Millions of People in America SNAP is the first line of defense against hunger, helping over 40 million people […]

Media Contact: Jordan Baker jbaker@frac.org 202-640-1118 WASHINGTON, August 6, 2024 — A new report released today by the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) reveals a drop in children participating in the Summer Nutrition Programs following the loss of pandemic-era waivers. FRAC’s Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation: Summer Nutrition Status Report finds that 170,926 fewer children benefited from […]

Media Contact: Jordan Baker                                                                       jbaker@frac.org202-640-1118 Statement attributable to Crystal FitzSimons, Interim President, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC)  WASHINGTON, August 1, 2024 — In an incredible blow to millions of families, the Senate failed to advance the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act this afternoon. This decision leaves families around the nation without vital support to […]

May 29, 2024 The first Older Americans Month in May 1963 celebrated the contributions of older adults as well as the unique challenges that they face. Special attention to older Americans inspired policy changes like Medicare, which facilitated older adults’ independence, health, and dignity.[1] This month, we celebrate the strides made to support older Americans […]

Summer EBT In the summer, kids lose access to the school meals they rely on throughout the school year. As a result, hunger spikes during the summer months, but now, there's a new program that provides food assistance benefits to bridge the summer hunger gap. Summer EBT (Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer) is a new, permanent, nationwide [...]