Just last week, a former SNAP recipient, Kim Foxx, won the Democratic primary for Cook County (Illinois) State’s Attorney. Following her victory, she appeared on MSNBC’s “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell,” where she shared how, as a child, she dreamed of becoming a lawyer when she witnessed people supporting vulnerable little girls like her.
This post features another excerpt from the conversation FRAC President Jim Weill had earlier this month with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack about the strengths of federal nutrition programs and their contributions to America’s health
Jim Weill had the opportunity for a one-on-one conversation with USDA Secretary Vilsack last week to talk about the importance of federal nutrition programs. We’ll be posting excerpts from the conversation throughout the week here on FRAC’s new blog, FRAC Chat. Check out today’s post on school breakfast and be sure to join USDA, FRAC and MomsRising this afternoon from 2- 3pm ET for a Twitter Chat on school breakfast, #NSBW16.
