“During the pandemic, they were increased, and once that goes away, people are now back, even if they’re getting SNAP, the average amount they’re getting is $6 a person a day. That’s a very modest benefit,” said FRAC's @emv52. https://t.co/YPd8rnfWF2
A hunger cliff is here. Millions of people who rely on support from SNAP have seen their benefits drop — in many cases, dramatically. Use @fractweets resources to see the impact on your state and find tools to take action today. #SNAPMatters https://t.co/stFDWDoCyr
SNAP helps people afford to put food on the table. It empowers individuals and supports the economy. Watch a video to see how #SNAPFeeds our community. #SNAPMatters https://t.co/0Ivf7sWmKU
We are doing all we can to connect families with programs and resources that support #HealthyKids. We regularly update program policies and benefits to reflect the latest research on nutrition, implement updates that make our programs more convenient and effective, and more.
DYK that SNAP helps people put food on the table? SNAP plays a critical role in reducing hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. SNAP improves family security, child and adult health, employment, and other outcomes. #SNAPMatters
So far, the state plans that have been made public are “a little bit of a mixed bag,” said FRAC's She said there were concerns around states’ proposed timelines for replacing lost benefits and the standard of proof that skimming victims could face. https://t.co/avc4N7JWmP
More than 30 million school children rely on school meals for half of their daily calories. We launched @EndHunger4Kids, a coalition dedicated to elevating the urgency of a robust federal investment to eliminate #StudentHunger. Learn more: https://t.co/wSTSTS4kTV
Alongside @First_Focus we launched the Child & Student Nutrition Alliance (@EndHunger4Kids), a coalition dedicated to elevating the urgency of investment in high nutrition standards & fully funded programs to eliminate #ChildHunger https://t.co/wSTSTS4kTV #NationalNutritionMonth
Registration is now open for the first-ever hybrid National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference from May 7-9! Here are some of the top reasons you should join @fractweets, @FeedingAmerica, & thousands of advocates from all across the country. #Hungerpc23 https://t.co/zqraspHLgx
More than 30 million school children rely on school meals for half of their daily calories. We launched @EndHunger4Kids, a coalition dedicated to elevating the urgency of a robust federal investment to eliminate #StudentHunger. Learn more: https://t.co/wSTSTS4kTV
Alongside @First_Focus we launched the Child & Student Nutrition Alliance (@EndHunger4Kids) coalition to elevate the urgency of federal investment in high nutrition standards & fully funded programs to eliminate #ChildHunger https://t.co/wSTSTS4kTV #NationalNutritionMonth
The Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative will improve the nutritional quality of #schoolmeals. Through food systems transformation and grants to school food authorities, we're working to make sure kids are getting healthy meals at school. #healthykids
Over 65 million Americans rely on #SocialSecurity, and @POTUS is determined to strengthen the program.
✅ $1.4 billion would be invested by the #POTUSBudget in the @SocialSecurity Administration to improve their staff, information technology, and customer service.
Join us next Wednesday, March 22 for a webinar on engaging your members of Congress on protecting and strengthening SNAP. There will be a brief overview of the Farm Bill process, FRACs Farm Bill priorities, and 101 on communicating with your member. https://t.co/mKiwbOYr5j
DYK? Policies that ensure Healthy #SchoolMeals4All can do even more when they are designed with a focus on equity for and economic impact on each person who helps to get that food onto a child’s plate. Learn more in a @FarmtoSchool blog. https://t.co/UgdDsUeD5W
Improve #WIC to help students and children experiencing #FoodInsecurity by:
- increasing access to fruits and vegetables,
- providing more infant formula, and
- advancing racial equity.
#NationalNutritionMonth
Healthy, nutritious meals mean better outcomes for our students. It starts with giving schools the financial resources they need. #NationalNutritionMonth