Food Research & Action Center

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:

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:

RT @HarvardCenter: In our latest Policy Q&A, LaMonika Jones of the Food Research & Action Center how nutrition assistance programs provide critical support for young children and their caregivers. Read the Q&A here: @fractweets

Want to make a difference for children in your community? From advocating for increased funding to helping more programs serve supper, here are five ways to support afterschool programs and meals:

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. Read more:

Afterschool programs help kids thrive by providing enriching learning opportunities, supportive environments, and nutritious meals and snacks. This #LightsOnAfterschool, hear from FRAC President Crystal FitzSimons and @afterschool4all:

Today is #LightsOnAfterschool! Afterschool programs give kids more than a place to go after the school day ends. They provide opportunities to learn, grow, build friendships, explore new interests, and enjoy nutritious meals. Let's keep these programs thriving!

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:

Tomorrow, communities across the country will celebrate #LightsOnAfterschool! Afterschool programs help children learn, grow, build connections, and access nutritious meals and snacks. Let's shine a light on all they make possible!

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 & in your state:

SNAP time limits aren’t just a policy on paper. They can affect whether people can afford enough food. If you’ve been affected by SNAP time limits or new requirements, FRAC wants to hear what happened. Share your story:

D.C. and Maryland families are facing a series of changes to SNAP, including new eligibility and work requirements, declining participation, and higher administrative costs. Read FRAC's latest analysis of what these changes mean:

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:

Healthy school meals should be available to every child, no matter where they live. Congress can make that a reality by passing the Universal School Meals Program Act. Tell your members of Congress to take action:

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:

79% of registered voters support making healthy school meals available to all students at no charge. Show your support for bringing Healthy School Meals for All to every child nationwide. #NSLW26

Healthy School Meals for All helps schools serve healthier meals while reducing meal debt, increasing participation, and making funding more predictable. Learn why universal free meals are key to better nutrition:

What is Healthy School Meals for All? HSMFA makes healthy school breakfast and lunch available at no charge to every student. It helps schools reduce barriers to participation and ensures more children can access the meals they need. #NSLW26

SNAP does more than help families put food on the table. It also supports local economies. Every $1 in SNAP benefits generates up to $1.80 in economic activity during downturns. Fewer participants means less economic activity for local businesses.

RT @RepTroyCarter: No family should have to choose between paying the rent and buying groceries. But that’s a choice Trump’s SNAP cuts keep forcing families in Louisiana and across America to make. #SNAPFacts