Food Research & Action Center
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Improve the well-being of people struggling against poverty-related hunger in the US through advocacy, partnerships, & by advancing bold and equitable policies.
Washington, D.C.
Joined August 2010
We cover the controversy and consequences of President Trump's opposition to SNAP (food stamps), a program with long-standing bipartisan support, and discuss how food access and nutrition are being impacted at the national level w/ @fractweets.
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More than 42 million people, 39% of them children, relied on SNAP benefits every month during fiscal year 2025, according to the USDA (USA Today)
Threatening states with SNAP funding cuts puts families at risk. FRAC SNAP Director Gina Plata-Nino says it “undermines confidence in SNAP” and could keep eligible people from applying. More:
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Tomorrow is the final day to submit a session proposal for the 2026 National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference. If you have work that can help advocates learn, strategize, and take action, we want to hear from you.
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Threatening states with SNAP funding cuts puts families at risk. FRAC SNAP Director Gina Plata-Nino says it “undermines confidence in SNAP” and could keep eligible people from applying. More:
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In defiance of a federal order, the agency says it will stop funding SNAP in states that refuse to share recipient data.
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SNAP time limits are a cut to food assistance. They ignore unstable job markets, part-time work, unpaid caregiving, homelessness, and the lack of documentation many people face. Read the Q&A: https://t.co/b7Ul8fVv8g
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We’re looking for sessions that reflect the real work happening in communities and the advocates moving it forward. If you have a story, a strategy, or a lesson others can learn from, send in a proposal. The deadline is Friday at 11:59 PM ET.
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Is your teen or tween chatting with an AI “friend?” What does this mean for their social development, mental health, and safety?📲 Join us for the AskTheExperts webinar “AI Companions and Kids: What You Need to Know” on Wednesday, December 10, at 12pm ET via Zoom. Register now!
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Food insecurity doesn’t just affect children and families. Older adults are being hit hard by grocery costs and shrinking benefits. Hear how federal changes are making it harder for them to get by on The Nation's Health Podcast: https://t.co/up7zccCDcB
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This December, remember: solving hunger is within our reach.
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Fed shutdown & cuts make shopping on SNAP even tougher @fractweets Prez tells @nytimes @abscribe 🛒 @cheyne_andrew @Jess_Bartholow @triadas @PatMLRI @ChildrensHW
.@fracpres spoke with The New York Times about the end of the shutdown and what comes next as SNAP cuts take effect. While families are being squeezed from every direction — November’s delays were a crisis for many. Read now:
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Today we’re thankful for the advocates, partners, and community leaders who work every day to make sure families have the food they need, not just on holidays, but all year long. Your commitment brings us closer to a nation free from hunger, and we’re grateful to stand with you.
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.@fracpres spoke with The New York Times about the end of the shutdown and what comes next as SNAP cuts take effect. While families are being squeezed from every direction — November’s delays were a crisis for many. Read now:
nytimes.com
Mary Schiely relies on SNAP benefits, as do many customers at the small grocery store where she works. The nation’s day of feasting is not the easiest for them.
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More students are getting free school meals thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). CEP reduces stigma, ends meal debt, and ensures every kid gets the nutrition they need to learn.
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WhyHunger joined @fractweets and nearly 1,500 organizations to urge Congress to repeal the largest SNAP cuts in history. The Restoring Food Security Act would protect millions from losing vital food assistance. Read the letter:
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Media Contacts: Food Research & Action Center Jordan Baker [email protected] 202-640-1118 Center on Budget and Policy Priori...
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Nearly 1,500 organizations are urging Congress to repeal the largest SNAP cuts in history. The Restoring Food Security Act would protect millions from losing vital food assistance. Read the letter:
frac.org
Media Contacts: Food Research & Action Center Jordan Baker [email protected] 202-640-1118 Center on Budget and Policy Priori...
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@RepJeffries - HR 1 #snap cuts: "It was a shameful thing, & we are working hard, & we'll continue to do everything possible until we get those toxic #SNAP cuts reversed."@fractweets agrees! 1,500 orgs urged Congress to support Restoring Food Security to Am Families & Farmers Act
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Millions could lose SNAP this winter as H.R. 1 expands time limits for older workers, caregivers, veterans, and people experiencing homelessness. FRAC’s Q&A explains what families and states need to know.
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Published October 10, 2025 Q&A: How Does the New SNAP Time Limits Policy Affect You? What States and Families Need to Know The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the end of remain...
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Over 10 million children could miss out on Summer EBT food benefits in 2026 if states don’t act. This program gives school-age kids $120 in grocery benefits to stay fed when school meals aren’t available. Learn more:
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Published November 20, 2025 Summer 2025 marked the second year of the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (Summer EBT). The program, also known as SUN Bucks, provides families with $120 in...
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TY @SenatorLujan @AngieCraigMN for fighting to restore devastating #SNAP cuts in HR 1. @NMAppleseed @NMVoices @NMPovertyLaw @TheFoodGroupMN @fractweets @Channel1FoodMN
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