October 19, 2022

FRAC Receives $20 Million Grant From U.S. Department of Agriculture to Help Increase WIC Participation

Media Contact:   Brittani Riddle briddle@frac.org 202-640-1089 ext. 3039 With food insecurity on the rise and families still struggling economically, FRAC to spearhead nationwide effort to increase enrollment among eligible populations WASHINGTON, October 19, 2022 — The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) announced today it has been awarded a $20 million grant from the U.S. […]

October 13, 2022

Fiona, Ian and SNAP: A Tale of Two Hurricane Responses

October 13, 2022 Two hurricanes — Fiona and Ian — inflicted massive damage on Puerto Rico and Florida in September 2022, but the federal nutrition program responses have differed significantly. As a federal entitlement program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is designed to respond quickly and effectively to changes in need, whether due to […]

October 11, 2022

FRAC Celebrates National School Lunch Week, Urges Renewed Push to Make Healthy School Meals Available to All Children At No Charge

Media Contact: Brittani Riddle briddle@frac.org 202-640-1089 ext. 3039 Statement attributable to Luis Guardia, President, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) WASHINGTON, October 11, 2022 — Millions of children rely on school meals each day to help them learn, grow, and thrive. During National School Lunch Week, we reflect on the essential role that the National […]

September 27, 2022

FRAC Applauds White House National Strategy to Address Hunger and Its Root Causes

Media Contact: Jordan Baker jbaker@frac.org 202-640-1118 FRAC Applauds White House National Strategy to Address Hunger and Its Root Causes Statement attributed to Luis Guardia, president, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) WASHINGTON, September 27, 2022 — The Food Research & Action Center is pleased that the “National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health,” released today […]