Nutrition

One-fifth of children in America today live in homes affected by hunger. Children living with hunger cannot grow and thrive, and they certainly cannot focus on learning and classroom performance. The federal government can make real progress on child hunger and the related problem of childhood obesity. First Focus advocates for smart policies and real resources for proven initiatives like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the National School Lunch Program.
Resources
Fact Sheet: The CHIPP Act – Securing Health Care Coverage for America’s Kids
| October 27, 2023 |
Every child should have access to stable, affordable, and quality health care coverage. For seven million children in the U.S., the Children’s Health Insurance …
First Focus Campaign for Children’s Farm Bill Priorities
| August 25, 2023 |
The Farm Bill offers a cross-cutting opportunity to prioritize children in our nutrition, environmental, and rural assistance programs. Please find below a list of …
Letter of Support: Hot Foods Act of 2023
| July 21, 2023 |
Today, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to Representative Grace Meng and Senator Michael Bennett, authors of the Hot Foods Act of …
Letter of Support: SNAP Access for Medically Vulnerable Children Act of 2023 (H.R. 706)
| July 11, 2023 |
Today, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to Rep. Shontel Brown, author of the Medically Vulnerable Children Act of 2023 (H.R. 706) …
Letter of Support: Helping Schools Feed Kids Act of 2023 (H.R. 1424).
| June 23, 2023 |
Today, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to Rep. Abigail Spanberger, author of the Helping Schools Feed Kids Act of 2023 (H.R. …
Letter of Support: Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Nutrition Act of 2023 (S. 1639)
| May 23, 2023 |
Today, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to Sen. Marco Rubio, author of the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Nutrition Act of 2023 …
Letter of Support: Improving Access to Nutrition Act (H.R.1510)
| May 22, 2023 |
Today, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to Rep. Barbara Lee, author of the Improving Access to Nutrition Act (H.R.1510) to express …
Letter of Support: Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2023 (H.R.3037/S.1336)
| May 22, 2023 |
Today, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Alma Adams, authors of the Closing the Meal Gap …
Letter of Support: Hot Foods Act of 2023 (H.R.3519)
| May 3, 2023 |
Today, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to Rep. Grace Meng, author of the Hot Foods Act of 2023 (H.R.3519) to express …
Letter: In opposition to the Let’s Get to Work Act of 2023 (S. 39)
| May 3, 2023 |
Today, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to Sen. Rick Scott, author of the Let’s Get to Work Act of 2023 (S. …