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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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Additional Information
Delivering for Rural Seniors Act of 2024
Print number: S 4488
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2024-06-11