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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 1h

The people who know SNAP best are the people who participate in it. Read firsthand stories from SNAP participants about how the program helps them put food on the table, care for their families, and weather difficult times. Read the quotes: frac.org/wp-content/u...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

SNAP changes are putting new pressures on families in D.C. and Maryland. From higher administrative costs to new eligibility and work requirements, a new FRAC Chat looks at what’s changing and how states can support families: frac.org/blog/changes...

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Changes to SNAP Put New Pressures on Families in D.C. and Maryland - Food Research & Action Center

Published September 29, 2026 As the District of Columbia. and Maryland enter a new fiscal year, families are facing significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at a tim...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Every student should be able to access a nutritious school meal without stigma or barriers. Urge your Members of Congress to cosponsor the Universal School Meals Program Act (S. 4518/H.R. 8798) and make Healthy School Meals for All permanent nationwide. secure.everyaction.com/MUeB2o-ZVkaA...

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Urge Your Members of Congress to Cosponsor the Universal School Meals Program Act

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

SNAP strengthens local economies. Every $1 in SNAP benefits generates up to $1.80 in economic activity during downturns. When participation declines, that economic activity disappears, hurting grocers, farmers, and communities. Read more: frac.org/blog/a-delib...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Less than one week until DAF Day! If you have a donor-advised fund, consider directing a gift to FRAC on October 8 and help us build a nation free from hunger. secure.everyaction.com/KsIAFphfDEeL...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

No student should face stigma or embarrassment because they cannot afford a school meal. The Universal School Meals Program Act (S. 4518/H.R. 8798) would make Healthy School Meals for All permanent nationwide. Urge your Members of Congress to cosponsor: secure.everyaction.com/MUeB2o-ZVkaA...

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 01/10/2026

We cover the push for healthy school meals for all, highlighting a congressional briefing and the urgent need for robust policies as millions face SNAP cuts with Alexis Bylander, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), @fracposts.bsky.social.

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The SNAP administrative cost shift affects every family waiting for an application to be processed, every community experiencing rising food insecurity, and every state budget balancing growing needs with fewer available resources. frac.org/wp-content/u...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

As of October 1, states are responsible for 75% of SNAP administrative costs, up from 50%. This significant cost shift will strain already tight state budgets, reduce agencies’ ability to manage SNAP effectively, and likely result in service delays and staffing reductions.

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

New FRAC-commissioned polling finds that 79% of registered voters support offering free school meals to all students, regardless of household income. The support is clear. Read the new FRAC blog: frac.org/blog/new-pub...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hunger is an economic condition. Policies that support full employment, livable wages, and adequate incomes can help move the country toward ending hunger. FRAC’s new “10 Facts Every Candidate Should Know About Hunger” explains why. frac.org/wp-content/u...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

SNAP is one of the nation’s most important nutrition assistance programs. Making it harder to access while reducing benefits and eliminating SNAP-Ed undermines the program’s ability to support food security and health. Read more: frac.org/blog/we-cann...

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We Cannot 'Make America Healthy Again' While Dismantling SNAP - Food Research & Action Center

Published August 27, 2026 Earlier this week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins highlighted the Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda and cited changes to the Suppl...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

How is SNAP participation changing across the country? FRAC’s SNAP Participation Dashboard compiles the latest USDA data to track changes in enrollment and identify where declines are occurring most sharply. Explore the data: frac.org/snap-partici...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Healthy School Meals for All is already making a difference in communities across the country. Hear from the National Healthy School Meals for All Coalition about what’s working and why Congress should build on that progress. youtu.be/d3t9pyohY7g

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

SNAP participation fell by about 332,000 people nationwide from May to June 2026, according to the latest USDA data. That’s 332,000 fewer people participating in a program that helps millions of people afford the food they need. frac.org/snap-partici...

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

These numbers from @fracposts.bsky.social are staggering. 🍎 5.7 million people have lost nutritional assistance through SNAP since the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" went into effect in July 2025. 🍎 Since January 2025, SNAP participation has declined by approximately 6.5 million people.

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Why do school meal applications still matter? They can help connect children to Summer EBT, support school funding, expand access to summer and afterschool meals, and help eligible children access free or reduced-price school meals. Read more: frac.org/blog/five-re...

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Five Reasons School Meal Applications Are More Important Than Ever - Food Research & Action Center

Published September 17, 2026 School meal applications and household income forms have long been the method of connecting children to nutrition assistance and identifying the supports school districts ...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

47.9 million Americans experienced food insecurity in 2024. Candidates need to understand the scope of hunger in America and the programs and policies that help families afford food. Check out FRAC’s new “10 Facts Every Candidate Should Know About Hunger.” frac.org/wp-content/u...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

There’s strong support for making school meals free for every student, in every school. 79% of registered voters support it. Now, policymakers need to listen and act. #SchoolMeals4All

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hunger is an economic issue, a health issue, and an issue that affects communities across the country. FRAC’s new resource gives candidates 10 facts they should know about hunger, SNAP, child nutrition, and the role of public policy. frac.org/wp-content/u...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

More schools are providing meals to all students, but school meal applications and household income forms still play an important role. From Summer EBT to education funding, here are five reasons these forms matter more than ever: frac.org/blog/five-re...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A SNAP time limit might sound like a policy change. But what does it mean in your life? If you’ve lost SNAP or are at risk of losing benefits because of time limits or new requirements, FRAC wants to hear your story. Share it: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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We Want to Hear Your Stories - How Are SNAP Time Limits Impacting You?

SNAP time limits, often referred to as work requirements, restrict able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) to just three months of benefits in a three‑year period unless they meet strict 20-hou...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Nearly 5.5 million people have lost access to SNAP since H.R. 1 was enacted. FRAC is urging Senators to reject a Farm Bill that fails to reverse these devastating cuts and leaves SNAP costs shifts to states in place. Read more: frac.org/news/farmbil...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Protecting SNAP takes action at every level of government. States can strengthen their SNAP programs by investing in the systems and staff that help eligible families access benefits. frac.org/snap-partici...

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SNAP Participation Dashboard - Food Research & Action Center

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Food banks and charities can't fill the gap if SNAP is weakened. For every meal provided by food banks, SNAP provides nine. Protecting SNAP means protecting the nation's strongest defense against hunger. secure.everyaction.com/76ItkRZL70ae...

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Urge Your Senators to Pass Legislation That Supports Families and Farmers, Restores SNAP

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

From the cafeteria to Congress: Healthy School Meals for All is making a difference for kids, families, and schools. Catch the conversation from yesterday’s congressional briefing with the National Healthy School Meals for All Coalition: youtu.be/d3t9pyohY7g #SchoolMeals4All

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Free school meals have broad public support. 79% of registered voters support offering free school meals to all students, regardless of family income. It’s time to make healthy school meals available to every child. #SchoolMeals4All

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Behind every SNAP statistic is a person, a family, and a story. Read what SNAP participants have to say about how the program helps them feed their families and build a better future. frac.org/wp-content/u...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Tomorrow, the National Healthy School Meals for All Coalition is bringing together experts & on-the-ground leaders for a Hill briefing on Free Healthy School Meals for All. Join us to hear why ensuring every child has access to healthy school meals matters for kids and families. bit.ly/4wmfQH

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

If the goal is a healthier America, SNAP should be strengthened, not dismantled. SNAP helps improve food security, nutrition, and health outcomes. Policies that make the program harder to access move us in the wrong direction. frac.org/blog/we-cann...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

People cannot work in jobs that do not exist. For nearly three decades, the SNAP insufficient-jobs waiver gave states a way to respond when local labor markets did not provide enough employment opportunities. Congress should restore it. frac.org/blog/the-urg...

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The Urgent Need to Restore the SNAP Insufficient-Jobs Waiver - Food Research & Action Center

Published September 10, 2026 The budget reconciliation law, H.R. 1, enacted in July 2025, made harmful changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including expanding who is subje...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Head Start plays a critical role in supporting children’s health, development, and access to nutritious meals. Proposed changes would eliminate important nutrition requirements and safeguards. Now is the time to strengthen Head Start, not weaken it. frac.org/blog/propose...

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Proposed Changes to Head Start Undermine Its Role in Promoting Child Nutrition and Healthy Eating - Food Research & Action Center

Published September 8, 2026 For more than 60 years, Head Start has supported young children during their most important phase of growth and development. For families with limited resources, Head Start...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Students can’t reach their full academic potential when they’re hungry. As the new school year begins, educators have an important role to play in connecting students and families with the nutrition they need to learn and thrive. Read more from FRAC and @aft.org: frac.org/blog/nourish...

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Nourishing Success in the New School Year: Food Security for Every Student - Food Research & Action Center

Published September 8, 2026 As students return to school, educators are focused on creating welcoming classrooms, building new relationships, and preparing students for a successful year of learning. ...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Free school meals are an investment in kids and families. Join FRAC for a Hill briefing on Free Healthy School Meals for All, featuring experts and leaders working to make sure every child has access to healthy meals at school. RSVP: bit.ly/4wmfQHv

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We cannot “Make America Healthy Again” while dismantling SNAP. SNAP helps improve food security, nutrition, and health. Making it harder to access won’t make people healthier. It will make it harder to afford food. Read more: frac.org/blog/we-cann...

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

For low-income children ages 0–17, SNAP participation was associated with: • A lower likelihood of household food hardship • Fewer emergency department visits • A greater likelihood of excellent health status More evidence in FRAC’s new report: bit.ly/4xF5NhQ

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SNAP: An Evidence-Based Program to Improve Food Security, Health, and Well-Being - Food Research & Action Center

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest nutrition assistance program in the U.S. Administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), SNAP is the nation’s first line ...

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