As states and school districts start to plan and prepare for when school begins, it is critical to think about what changes should be made to meal service to protect students and staff. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Guidance for K-12 Schools and Child Care Programs to Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus […]
Media Contact: Jordan Baker jbaker@frac.org 202-640-1118 The Food Research & Action Center Stands in Solidarity With Those Fighting Systemic Racism Statement attributable to Luis Guardia, president, FRAC WASHINGTON, June 2, 2020 —The events that have culminated in the recent uprisings across the country are a stark reminder of the critical proactive work that is needed to create fundamental change […]
June 1, 2020 Hunger and food insecurity is no stranger for Native Americans, who collectively make up self-governing communities throughout the United States known as Indian Country. Community food deficits are a pervasive fact of life, persisting for centuries for American’s first citizens. Traumatic events like pandemics amplify these circumstances. As COVID-19 numbers rise, so […]
Media Contact: Jordan Baker JBaker@frac.org 202-640-1118 WASHINGTON, May 27, 2020 — More schools and school districts are providing breakfast and lunch at no charge to all students through community eligibility, according to Community Eligibility: The Key to Hunger-Free Schools, School Year 2019–2020, a new report released today by the Food Research & Action Center. The […]
The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) allows more than 33,000 high-poverty schools across the country to offer breakfast and lunch at no charge to all students while eliminating the traditional school meal application process. The child nutrition waivers available during the pandemic have further highlighted the value of offering meals at no charge to all students […]