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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Wisconsin Farmers Lose Crucial Support as Trump Administration Ends Food Pantry Program
The Trump administration recently announced the termination of the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, a U.S. Department
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Trade Tensions Persist as Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Falls Flat with Businesses
Donald Trump has billed his upcoming tariff announcement, set for Wednesday, as a “Liberation Day” for the United States. Despite this claim
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Proposed SNAP and Medicaid Cuts Cast Shadow Over WIC Programs
Congress is considering substantial cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid as part of the ongoing budget
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Federal Cuts Spark Nationwide Concerns of Rising Hunger
Across the United States, food banks and farmers are reeling from the sudden cancellation of federal funding intended to help them
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Federal Farm to School grants cancelled without explanation, applicants say
In a move that has left educators, non-profits, and community leaders reeling, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has abruptly canceled all applications to its Patrick Leahy Farm to School grant program for the 2025 fiscal year – without warning or explanation to its applicants. The blow came on Monday via a terse email, informing hopeful grantees that their proposals …
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Thousands at Risk as Federal Cuts Threaten Washington Food Banks
As demand for food assistance reaches unprecedented levels across Washington state, federal funding reductions threaten to deepen the
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Action Needed: Amplify the Hearing on SNAP!
House Democratic Leadership and the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee held a hearing on March 25 that pushed back on proposed SNAP cuts and highlighted the program’s role in reducing hunger, improving health, and supporting local communities. People with lived experience provided testimony on how SNAP cuts would have dire consequences to them and their families. Use these state – …
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Food Banks Reach Out Amid Rising Immigrant Anxiety
Food banks and pantries across the country are ramping up efforts to provide reassurance and maintain welcoming environments for immigrant
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