October 31, 2016

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

While the government is shutdown, FRAC's advocacy efforts continue. Learn more about the shutdown's impact on SNAP in FRAC's blogs, SNAP Benefits Update: What Happens Next and WHy the Timeline Varies by State (October 31, 2025), A Behind the Scenes Look at SNAP, How Will a Government Shutdown Affect SNAP Benefits?, and Political Will and [...]
October 13, 2016

Screen and Intervene: A Toolkit for Pediatricians to Address Food Insecurity

Screen and Intervene: A Toolkit for Pediatricians to Address Food Insecurity Explore FRAC and the American Academy of Pediatrics'  latest toolkit to learn more about how pediatricians can play a critical role in addressing food insecurity. Food insecurity is a critical child health issue that impacts millions of children and families in all communities across [...]
September 21, 2016

FRAC in the News

How Trump's tax cut and spending megabill would impact SNAP recipientsRead the storyWhy child health advocates worry about the loss of federal summer EBT fundingRead the storyTribally-administered Summer EBT improved food security, study findsRead the storyNews HighlightsOctober 2025 Government Shutdown Millions of Americans are at risk of losing food stamps next month amid shutdown – [...]

Staff

Click on a name for bio. To send a staff member an email, use this format: first name initial lastname@frac.org (example: jdoe@frac.org). Crystal FitzSimons, President  Naiha Anib, IT Technician Diane Bacote, Staff Assistant, Administration and Regranting Jordan Baker, Senior Communications Manager Colleen Barton, Communications Director Cherise Bathersfield, Editorial Production Manager Jacqueline Bavaro, Senior Program Manager, New Jersey [...]

Our History

2023 In 2023, with the support of our nationwide network of anti-hunger advocates and funders, the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) has made headway in advancing our Strategic Plan to end hunger in America. FRAC continues to advocate for benefits adequacy and equitable access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As the year [...]