Back to School Resources Available

Across the country, schools are getting ready to open their doors for the next school year.

Check out the Federal Nutrition Programs section to get the information you need to ensure low-income children have access to healthy food during the school year.

New Hunger and Poverty Data Underscore Importance of SNAP

If SNAP counted as income, 3.9 million people – 1.7 million children – would have been lifted out of poverty, U.S. Census Bureau reports.
USDA reports more than 50.1 million Americans lived in households struggling with hunger in 2010.
FRAC reports Americans overwhelmingly oppose SNAP cuts to reduce federal spending.

Urge your Member of Congress To Support and Protect SNAP

SNAP/Food Stamp Resources:
• H. Res. 760 (pdf); List of co-sponsors
• Letters supporting SNAP in the Farm Bill
• Op-eds and Columns - Congress Must Protect SNAP
• Listen to Jim Weill on the Diane Rehm Show