June 16, 2022 This week, the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) released its annual report Community Eligibility: The Key to Hunger Free Schools for the 2021-2022 School Year, which analyzes national and state adoption of the Community Eligibility Provisions by school districts and schools. The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) allows high-need schools to offer […]
June 6, 2022 June 6 is National Higher Education Day, a day that celebrates the power of higher education as a critical step to prosperity, but also highlights the challenges facing students today. Food insecurity is a well-documented barrier to college completion. To better understand hunger on college campuses, and policy solutions to support students […]
Media Contact: Jordan Baker jbaker@frac.org 202-640-1118 Statement attributed to Luis Guardia, president, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) WASHINGTON, June 1, 2022 — The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its plan to provide much-needed assistance to improve food access. USDA’s Food System Transformation framework outlines investments […]
May 25, 2022 School meals are a critical component of our nation’s response to the pandemic. During school year (SY) 2020–2021 and SY 2021–2022, school meals, provided millions of students nutritious food whether they were attending school in person or virtually. School nutrition staff have served as frontline workers during the pandemic, supporting students’ […]
Media Contact: Jordan Baker jbaker@frac.org 202-640-1118 New report highlights the urgent need to extend child nutrition waivers WASHINGTON, May 24, 2022 — Large school districts around the country noted nationwide child nutrition waivers issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) helped reduce child hunger by increasing school meal participation, and played a critical role […]