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This concurrent resolution recognizes March 2025 as National Senior Nutrition Program Month in Vermont, highlighting the critical importance of nutrition programs for older adults in the state. The resolution notes that 28 percent of Vermont's population is 60 or older, with 12 percent facing hunger risks, and references the national Senior Nutrition Program established in 1972 by President Nixon. It emphasizes that seniors may struggle with adequate nutrition due to financial constraints, meal preparation difficulties, limited mobility, and loneliness. The resolution specifically acknowledges the role of Meals on Wheels, which in 2024 delivered nearly one million meals to thousands of older Vermonters through 42 providers, and is part of the Age Strong VT initiative. The federal Administration for Community Living's 2025 theme, "A Place at the Table," underscores the importance of local nutrition programs. Ultimately, the resolution formally recognizes the month, directs the Secretary of State to send copies to relevant state departments, and aims to draw attention to the vital nutritional support services for Vermont's senior population.

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.47