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Free Campus Meals for Low-Income College Students Grant Program.

This Act establishes a new competitive grant program allowing higher education institutions to provide 1 to 10 free meals weekly to low-income students. The goal is to combat food insecurity among college attendees, requiring participating schools to prioritize students with the greatest financial need and inform them about other available federal benefits like SNAP.
Key points
Low-income students facing food insecurity can receive up to 10 free meals per week through existing campus meal programs.
Colleges must conduct outreach to inform students about their eligibility for other federal aid programs, including SNAP.
Grant funds can also be used to support on-campus food pantries and purchase essential food infrastructure equipment.
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Print number: 118_S_2441
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Process start date: 2023-07-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Food for Thought Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2441.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Low-income students facing food insecurity can receive up to 10 free meals per week through existing campus meal programs.
  • Colleges must conduct outreach to inform students about their eligibility for other federal aid programs, including SNAP.
  • Grant funds can also be used to support on-campus food pantries and purchase essential food infrastructure equipment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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