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Pilot Program: Home Food Delivery for Low-Income Seniors in Rural Areas.

This Act establishes a new pilot program providing grants to facilitate the home delivery of food commodities to low-income elderly participants in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). The goal is to improve access to essential food items, particularly for seniors residing in rural areas who face transportation challenges. The program is authorized to receive $10 million annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2027.
Key points
Creates a competitive grant program for State agencies to fund local projects offering home delivery of food commodities to eligible seniors.
Grant funds can cover costs related to transportation, distribution, staffing, and outreach for home delivery services.
Entities serving participants in rural areas must receive priority in the distribution of these funds.
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Print number: 118_S_4488
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2024-06-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Delivering for Rural Seniors Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4488.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creates a competitive grant program for State agencies to fund local projects offering home delivery of food commodities to eligible seniors.
  • Grant funds can cover costs related to transportation, distribution, staffing, and outreach for home delivery services.
  • Entities serving participants in rural areas must receive priority in the distribution of these funds.
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. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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