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Timeline graphic showing FRAC's activities during the 1970s. It reads: "FRAC was founded in 1970. Lawsuit victories led to the rapid growth of WIC and released $$ to support the Elderly Feeding Program. Landmark Food Stamp Act of 1977 passed, which improved access to the program for millions."
Timeline graphic of FRAC's activities during the 1980s. It reads: "FRAC's policy analysis, testimony and leadership of the nationwide anti-hunger network played a key role in the expansion of nutrition programs. Ketchup is a vegetable. Coordinated a successful campaign to withdraw the USDA Shcool Lunch regulation that would reduce portion sizes and allow ketchup and pickle relish to be counted toward meeting vegetable requirements.
Timeline graphic showing FRAC's activities during the 1990s. It reads: "Launch of the Campaign to End Childhood Hunger. The Community Childhood Hunger Identification Project finds that 1 in 8 children under 12 are hungry. USDA and the US Census Bureau used this data in their own studies. Spearheaded efforts to improve and expand afterschool meals, school meals, and other programs in the CHild Nutrition Reauthorization.'
Timeline graphic showing FRAC's activities during the 2000s. It reads: "The Hunger Relief Act secured legislation strengthening CACFP nutrition benefits in family child care and afterschool programs. DC Hunger solutions and maryland hunger solutions were founded as FRAC state initiatives. Congress enacts FRAC's initiative to reform the summer food program nationwide, cutting red tape.
Timeline graphic showing FRAC's activities during the 2010s. It reads "Released a Plan of ACtion to End Hunger in America. Led the anti-hunger and anti-poverty communities in fighting back against Farm Bill proposals to weaken SNAP. Spearheaded the implementation of community eligibility in the first round of pilot states."
Timeline graphic showing FRAC's activities during the 2020s. It reads: Quickly engaged with Congressional leadership and national network of advocates to provide policy recommendations for a swift, comprehensive response during the COVID-19 pandemic. Launched a new strategic plan centered around equity. FRAC turns 50!"


Puzzle pieces interlocking that read: FRAC supporters, State Anti-Hunger Advocates, National Partnerships, and FRAC Staff