September 21, 2023 Last week, the Census Bureau released data on poverty in the U.S. for 2022. We learned that, from 2021 to 2022, the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) increased by 60 percent overall and more than doubled among children. This significant increase in poverty is likely due to the end of pandemic-era programs and […]
Media Contact: Jordan Baker jbaker@frac.org202-640-1118 Statement attributable to Luis Guardia, President, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) WASHINGTON, September 12, 2023 — Poverty in America surged dramatically in 2022 according to the data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Without Congressional action, matters likely will continue to worsen as countless families grapple with the expiration of COVID-19 pandemic-era […]
Media Contact: Jordan Baker jbaker@frac.org202-640-1118 Statement attributable to Luis Guardia, President, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) WASHINGTON, September 12, 2023 — The Food Research & Action Center calls for passage of a Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Agriculture Appropriations bill that commits substantial funding to enable all who are eligible to participate in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for […]
September 8 , 2023 Sunday September 10 is Grandparents Day. To address food insecurity among older adults, it is vital to leverage and invest in the federal nutrition programs for their proven ability to support the nutrition, health, and well-being of millions of older adults, and generate economic activity. Federal nutrition programs like the Supplemental […]
August 17, 2023 Back to school season is upon us! This time of year often brings back memories of shopping for school supplies, starting new schedules, uniting with old friends, and meeting new ones. Unfortunately, this time of year is also a time when many parents start worrying about having enough food to pack for […]