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FRAC improves the well-being of people struggling against poverty-related hunger in the US through advocacy, partnerships, & by advancing bold and equitable policies. The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) improves the nutrition, health, and well-being of people struggling against poverty-related hunger in the United States through advocacy, partnerships, and by advancing bold and equitable policy solutions. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/fractweets), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fracgram/) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/food-research-and-action-center).

10/29/2026

When families lose SNAP, children can feel the effects at home and at school. Has your family experienced changes to SNAP or free school meals this year? Share your experience with FRAC: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEJkLdieEeonxX_UCdLpCoFUepeEENp1o0eu99TBMoVxqyhQ/viewform

10/28/2026

SNAP is essential to families and the communities that support them. Urge your senators to pass legislation to restore SNAP and strengthen our food system.

Take action: https://secure.everyaction.com/76ItkRZL70ae1ApG7NWaVQ2

10/27/2026

5.5 million people have lost SNAP since H.R. 1 was enacted. The latest USDA data show the devastating scale of these cuts and their impact across the country.

Explore FRAC’s updated dashboard: https://frac.org/snap-participation-data-january-2025-present

10/23/2026

Free school meals for all students can mean healthier menus, fresher ingredients, and more scratch cooking. Healthy School Meals for All is an investment in better nutrition for every child.

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Published October 8, 2026 Adequate nutrition is essential to children’s growth, learning, and long-term well-being, and school meal programs, which serve nearly 30 million children each school day, are one of our nation’s most powerful tools for improving nutrition, supporting academic achieveme...

10/22/2026

Happy Lights On Afterschool!

Afterschool programs are an important part of the support system children and families rely on. Beyond the school day, these programs create opportunities for continued learning, enrichment, connection, and access to nutritious meals and snacks.

FRAC President Crystal FitzSimons recently sat down with Jodi Grant, executive director of the Afterschool Alliance, to discuss the important role afterschool programs play in supporting children's health and well-being.

Watch their conversation:

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10/21/2026

Farm to CACFP is a win for children, providers, farmers, and communities! From fresh, local foods to hands-on food education, these initiatives help grow healthier futures. Learn more: https://frac.org/blog/farm-to-early-care-and-education-and-child-and-adult-care-food-program-growing-healthy-futures

10/21/2026

Tomorrow is Lights On Afterschool! 💡

Afterschool programs give children and teens opportunities to explore new interests, build skills, make connections, and continue learning beyond the classroom.

As Crystal FitzSimons, President of FRAC, highlights, afterschool meals help power learning beyond the classroom. This Lights On Afterschool, celebrate the programs and partnerships that make these opportunities possible!

10/20/2026

5.5 million people have lost SNAP since H.R. 1 was enacted. Since January 2025, that number has grown to 6.3 million.

The numbers tell a devastating story. Explore FRAC’s updated SNAP Participation Dashboard to see the declines nationwide and in your state: https://frac.org/snap-participation-data-january-2025-present

10/19/2026

Healthy school meals do more than fill plates. They support children's health, growth, and learning. Healthy School Meals for All helps ensure every student can benefit.

Find out why universal meals matter:

10/16/2026

This National School Lunch Week, make your voice heard for healthy school meals. Tell Congress to pass the Universal School Meals Program Act and help make healthy school meals available to every child nationwide. Take action:

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