October 31, 2016

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Discover FRAC's Impact in 2025 FRAC Urges USDA, States to Quickly Issue SNAP Benefits On November 12, the president signed the funding bill passed by Congress, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Millions of Americans can now breathe a sigh of relief knowing that their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are on [...]
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 recipientsWatch the interview``This is it.`` Shutdown putting families on brink of food insecurityWatch the interviewSNAP Shutdown Pause and New Work Rules: What You Need to KnowRead the storyA Shortlist of Federal Data the Trump Administration Has Tampered With or DestroyedRead the storyThe Trump Administration Is [...]

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 [...]