United StatesHealth centers could seek grants to offer food nearby
Federally qualified health centers and nonprofit food providers could jointly seek competitive grants of up to $500,000 to offer food at health center locations.
What it does
Federally qualified health centers partnering with nonprofit food providers could compete for grants up to $500,000 for food sites in or beside centers, scheduled food vehicles on-site, or related operating costs.
The health secretary would publish yearly reports on the program’s results, including whether patients have enough food. Reporting would begin within two years after enactment.
Argument forPairing food providers with health centers could make it easier for patients to get food during health care visits.
Argument againstThe $500,000 cap could leave partnerships needing other funding when space, vehicle, and operating costs exceed their grant.
More detail
The health secretary could award competitive grants of up to $500,000. Teams would need a federally qualified health center and a public or private nonprofit group that provides food. Projects would need to support food spaces in or beside centers, scheduled food vehicles on center grounds, or related operating costs. The health secretary would have to establish the program within one year after enactment.
The health secretary would publish reports evaluating the program and recommending improvements. The reports would cover the grant program and its effects on community health center patients. Reports would need to evaluate how well the program works, analyze its effect on patients’ access to enough food, and recommend improvements. The first public report would be due within two years after enactment, with reports required annually afterward.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 1Introduced in HouseLatest
- Oct 1Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.Introduced
HealthcareAgriculture