Food Research & Action Center

Improve the well-being of people struggling against poverty-related hunger in the US through advocacy, partnerships, & by advancing bold and equitable policies.

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

When federal support for SNAP administrative costs is cut from 50 percent to 25 percent, states are left to fill the gap. H.R. 1 shifts that burden starting in FY 2027, putting pressure on the systems that keep food assistance running. https://t.co/XOjrnnfj8s

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

H.R. 1 pulls SNAP dollars out of local communities, hitting grocery stores and small retailers that rely on steady SNAP redemptions. When benefits shrink, checkout sales drop and local businesses take the hit.
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[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

For decades, SNAP has protected participants' personal information while maintaining strong program integrity. USDA's unprecedented demand for years of sensitive data threatens both privacy and trust in the program. Read more: https://t.co/EoEgwmzD2m

[Katie Bergh @Katie_Bergh]

Governors are calling on Congress to give all states more time before the SNAP cost shift hits: “These impacts cut across states of all sizes and political affiliations. All states will continue to face major budget impacts unless Congress adjusts the implementation timeline.”

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

SNAP reduces hunger. SNAP reduces poverty. SNAP serves households struggling the most. USDA's latest participant data helps set the record straight about who relies on this critical program. https://t.co/Uczav6beOL

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

SNAP has one of the federal government's most rigorous quality control systems. But payment error rates are often misunderstood and misused. Read our updated backgrounder on SNAP quality control, error rates, and H.R. 1's cost-sharing requirements. https://t.co/MXJgXcvnFO

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

Under H.R. 1, states facing economic slowdowns are asked to absorb new SNAP benefit costs—expenses that have never been part of state budgets. See FRAC's updated table and urge Senators to address the cost-share in the Farm Bill or any legislative vehicle: https://t.co/gufRdcjz11

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

Our SNAP Director is speaking live now: https://t.co/n4Zs07vFGm

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

SNAP helps millions of people afford groceries every month. Today, FRAC's Gina Plata-Nino will testify before the House Oversight Committee to bring facts and lived realities to the conversation. Watch live: https://t.co/n4Zs07vFGm #SNAPMatters

[WooFoodPolicyCouncil @WooFoodPolicy]

Read @fractweets full statement, and visit their action center to learn how you can make a difference.

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

SNAP helps millions of people afford groceries every month. Today, FRAC's Gina Plata-Nino will testify before the House Oversight Committee to bring facts and lived realities to the conversation. Watch live: https://t.co/n4Zs07vFGm #SNAPMatters

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

Something big is coming. From July 1–7, FRAC is joining Nourish the American Dream, a national campaign launched by @albertsonscompanies to support efforts to end childhood hunger. Stay tuned. #NourishingNeighbors #NourishTheAmericanDream

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

The Senate Republican Farm Bill proposal leaves in place the largest SNAP cut in history: $187 billion. It does nothing to restore benefits, reverse harmful policies, or help the millions of people who have already lost food assistance.

Read more: https://t.co/mmJqyUgfSM

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

The latest USDA report confirms what advocates have long known: SNAP is a lifeline for households facing the greatest challenges. Read the data, challenge the myths, and learn why SNAP must be protected. https://t.co/Uczav6beOL

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

Over 60% of students in New Bedford Public Schools eat school breakfast on an average day. One reason: breakfast in the classroom, served right at the start of the school day.

More students eating, less stigma, no lost instruction time.
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[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

The latest SNAP participation data for March 2026 is now available.

5.5 million fewer people are receiving SNAP than in January 2025, including 4.7 million who have lost benefits since H.R. 1 became law.

See the data: https://t.co/svUYnWUXgc

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

The SNAP payment error tolerance threshold helps ensure quality control efforts focus on improving program accuracy—not documenting every minor discrepancy.

FRAC explains why this policy remains an important tool for effective SNAP administration.

https://t.co/uCpVLJz0A1

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

Every child must have access to the nutrition they need to thrive. Starting July 1, FRAC will join organizations across the country to Nourish the American Dream. Follow along to learn how you can help. #NourishingNeighbors #NourishTheAmericanDream

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

“The SNAP program is supposed to address hunger. The worst health outcome is hunger.”

Gina Plata-Nino, SNAP Director at FRAC, spoke with CBS Austin about how Texas' SNAP restrictions create new barriers to food access. https://t.co/M7u0LVvovD

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

SNAP reduces hunger. SNAP reduces poverty. SNAP serves households struggling the most. USDA's latest participant data helps set the record straight about who relies on this critical program. https://t.co/Uczav6beOL

[Food Research & Action Center @fractweets]

The SNAP payment error tolerance threshold isn't a loophole. It's a proven quality control tool that helps ensure oversight focuses on errors that matter most.

Read more: https://t.co/uCpVLJz0A1