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DYK? In 5 states — California, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, and Vermont —participation in #schoolunch increased during the 2022-23 school year, compared to pre-pandemic levels. https://lnkd.in/e-M_ZR7F

Beginning this summer, 37 states, DC, all five Territories, and 2 Tribes will implement Summer EBT to provide millions of children the nutrition they need when school meals aren’t available. Use FRAC's resource & see if YOUR state is participating. https://lnkd.in/gdnt5UBM

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GENYOUth’s newest Youth Insights report, Fostering Wellness in Youth: Cultivating Healthy Eating for the Future, offers a comprehensive overview of how schools and key stakeholders can foster healthy eating among youth and provides insights directly from students. Today’s students have a strong sense of responsibility for their health and wellness. We know because we ask them. GENYOUth Insights elevates youth voice through original, timely research on topics that matter to students and their schools. https://lnkd.in/edQS32F8

FRAC is thrilled to announce we have a new interim president, our very own Crystal FitzSimons! We're also excited that Lynette Fraga, nonprofit executive extraordinaire, has joined our team as senior advisor. https://lnkd.in/e8F-BH2Z

Funding is a necessary resource to build up and carry out farm to early care and education (ECE) activities. There are a variety of funding sources that states, localities, and organizations have leveraged to support the purchase of culturally relevant local foods; gardening and food tastings; and food, nutrition, and agricultural education for ECE sites. Join us on Tuesday, July 30 at 1pm ET for a webinar providing an overview of the newly updated Enhancing Young Children's Access to Local Foods and Farm to ECE: Federal Funding Guide where we’ll provide functional descriptions of actionable and timely federal funding streams. The purpose of this webinar and funding guide is to prepare and position farm to ECE partners to effectively apply for funding to support their programs. https://lnkd.in/euBs-puZ

Attn Congress: Check your mail! More than 1,400 organizations sent you a letter. Read more here - https://lnkd.in/eDsVVY_V

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY from FRAC, UnidosUS, IFAI, and the Center for Nutrition and Health Impact: Raise awareness, increase participation, and expand #WIC outreach in your community. Apply for a #WIC Community Innovation & Outreach subgrant, supported by USDA Food and Nutrition Service.  The deadline to apply is Friday, September 6. https://lnkd.in/ekk_ZpuU

An expanded and inclusive #ChildTaxCredit is a transformational policy for addressing hunger among families with children. With the tax credit improvements in the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, Congress has a unique opportunity to address hunger among households with children and improve the nutrition, health, and well-being of millions in our nation. Use this 2024 Leave Behind in your advocacy. https://lnkd.in/eMkZpx4P