The Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 3698, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing food insecurity among veterans. The bill seeks to provide additional support and resources to ensure that veterans have access to nutritious meals.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that would allocate funding to organizations and agencies that provide food assistance to veterans. These grants would be used to support food banks, meal delivery services, and other programs that specifically target veterans in need.
Additionally, the Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2023 includes measures to increase awareness of existing food assistance programs among veterans and streamline the application process for accessing these resources. The bill also calls for a comprehensive study to assess the extent of food insecurity among veterans and identify areas where additional support is needed.
Overall, the Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2023 aims to address the pressing issue of food insecurity among veterans by providing targeted funding, increasing awareness of available resources, and conducting research to inform future policy decisions.