Stop Child Hunger Act of 2023

The Stop Child Hunger Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 4379, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of addressing the issue of child hunger in the United States. The bill aims to improve access to nutritious food for children in low-income families by expanding and strengthening existing federal nutrition programs.

One of the key provisions of the Stop Child Hunger Act is the expansion of the National School Lunch Program, which provides free or reduced-price meals to students in need. The bill seeks to increase funding for this program, as well as streamline the application process to ensure that more children are able to benefit from it.

Additionally, the Stop Child Hunger Act includes provisions to improve access to healthy food for children outside of school hours. This includes expanding the Summer Food Service Program, which provides meals to children during the summer months when school is not in session. The bill also aims to address food insecurity among pregnant women and new mothers by expanding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This program provides nutritious food, nutrition education, and support to low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and young children. Overall, the Stop Child Hunger Act of 2023 seeks to combat child hunger in the United States by expanding and strengthening federal nutrition programs to ensure that all children have access to the nutritious food they need to thrive.