February 18, 2022 Ensuring that no one in America goes hungry is foundational to health, education, well-being, national security, economic priorities, and a more equitable America. The Child Tax Credit (CTC) expansion included in the American Rescue Plan was a critical investment to address root causes of hunger–most notably poverty–and racial disparities. From July to […]
February 17, 2022 In recognition of Black History Month, we want to highlight six public figures who advocate to eradicate hunger in America. Advocates include Members of Congress sponsoring and introducing legislation, as well as leaders in nonprofit advocacy organizations. Legislative Champions in the Anti-Hunger and Anti-Poverty Arena Representative Alma Adams (D-NC) Representative Adams serves […]
Media Contact: Jordan Baker jbaker@frac.org 202-640-1118 – Congress Urged to Extend Waiver Deadline Beyond This School Year to Support Families and Schools as Nation Recovers – WASHINGTON, February 15, 2022 — Student participation in school breakfast and lunch dropped dramatically across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic and school nutrition programs are still […]
February 15, 2022 In March 2020, schools across the country shuttered in response to the pandemic, and a majority of school districts provided instruction virtually or through a hybrid model for part or all of the 2020-2021 school year.[1] FRAC’s new report provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of the pandemic on participation in both […]
FRAC’s 2022 School Breakfast and School Lunch Report found student participation in school breakfast and lunch dropped dramatically across the country when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and school nutrition programs are still recovering. Share FRAC’s 2022 Report with schools and school districts in your area. Help ensure they are well equipped to reach more low-income […]