November 17, 2023

Food Research & Action Center Calls for Full Funding of WIC to Avert Health and Hunger Crisis for Millions of Families

Media Contact: Jordan Baker                                                                       jbaker@frac.org202-640-1118 Statement attributable to Luis Guardia, President, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) WASHINGTON, November 17, 2023 — FRAC is deeply disappointed that this week’s Continuing Resolution to prevent a government shutdown does not prioritize additional funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). As hunger continues to climb among […]

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November 8, 2023

New Nutrition Programs Data for All 24 Maryland Jurisdictions in Maryland Hunger Solutions Profiles Report

November 8, 2023 Maryland Hunger Solutions is excited to announce the publication of the 2023 Maryland Hunger Profiles, a comprehensive resource, featuring the latest participation data for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), K–12 child nutrition programs, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).  The report, updated by Maryland Hunger […]

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October 25, 2023

Food Research & Action Center Launches New Jersey Food Security Initiative to Combat Longstanding Food Insecurity and Health Inequity

Support provided by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant Media Contact:                           Jordan Baker jbaker@frac.org 202-640-1118 WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 — The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) today announced the launch of the New Jersey Food Security Initiative (NJFSI), a collaboration of community organizations, local, and state agencies aimed at helping to end […]

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Food Research & Action Center Calls for WIC Funding, SNAP Benefit Adequacy as Rates of Hunger Rise

Media Contact:                           Jordan Baker jbaker@frac.org 202-640-1118 WASHINGTON, October 25, 2023 — FRAC is deeply troubled that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS) report released today reveals hunger in America soared in 2022 after falling the previous year due to COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts. The data underscore how […]

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