National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
The National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference, sponsored by the Food Research & Action Center, and in cooperation with the National CACFP Forum, will be held May 4–6, 2025, in Washington, D.C. at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. Over a thousand anti hunger advocates will join together from across the country to attend content rich sessions, learn legislative best practices, explore innovative advocacy methods, …
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New Research Confirms Free School Meals Boost Participation Wellness & Learning
New research from the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) underscores what advocates have long maintained: offering school meals to all students at no charge significantly boosts participation in school breakfast and lunch programs, while also supporting student health and academic achievement. Released today, The Reach of School Breakfast and Lunch During the 2023–2024 School Year highlights a notable rise …
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Federal Budget Blueprint Endangers Critical Support for Americans
In a narrow vote early this morning, the House of Representatives approved a controversial Senate backed budget proposal, sending alarm signals to millions of Americans facing financial hardship. Critics say the budget places tax breaks for corporations and wealthy individuals ahead of combating the growing hunger crisis that grips the nation. The budget proposal instructs congressional committees to make billions …
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Millions Face Obstacles to Benefits as Social Security Cuts Phone Service
The Trump administration is abruptly cutting critical Social Security Administration (SSA) phone services, creating significant barriers for millions of beneficiaries attempting to access their earned benefits. At the same time, thousands of SSA staff positions are being eliminated, compounding difficulties for people already facing lengthy delays at local offices and chronic issues with the agency’s online system. Though Trump has …
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SNAP Benefits for Online Grocery Shopping Bolstered Food Security Amid Pandemic
A new study published in the November 2023 issue of Food Policy reveals a significant decrease in food insecurity among low income
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Rising Food Insecurity in America: A Call to Action Amidst Post Pandemic Challenges
In 2022, approximately 17 million American homes faced challenges securing adequate nutrition, marking a concerning rise from the previous year
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Eliminating Language Barriers: The Success Story of a Food Pantry
Food banks play a crucial role in advocacy, employing a variety of strategies to combat hunger. A key aspect of their advocacy efforts involves
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Foodshed.io Connects Sustainable Growers and Wholesale Buyers
In a bold move to tackle the inefficiencies plaguing local food distribution systems, http://Foodshed.io facilitates a pivotal connection between
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Intensive Farming Techniques Jeopardize Planetary Health
Based on the most recent findings by international management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, the agricultural sector bears the heaviest
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AgTech Aspires to Reduce Billions in Greenhouse Gas Outputs
ITHACA, N.Y. – As the stakes of the climate crisis intensify with global population growth, the world’s food system is projected to increase greenhouse
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