Bill > HRes1002

This resolution recognizes the significant value of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (OAA) nutrition program, which was established in 1972 to provide meals and social support to individuals aged 60 and older. The program, funded through the OAA, supports thousands of local initiatives, including both meals served in community settings (congregate) and meals delivered to homes, offering a crucial lifeline to millions of seniors and individuals with disabilities who may be homebound, isolated, or struggling with hunger and malnutrition. These programs not only provide nutritious meals but also foster socialization, offer friendly visits, and conduct wellness and safety checks, contributing to the overall health and well-being of participants, including those with chronic conditions or those needing short-term help. The resolution highlights that the program's official goals are to reduce hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition, promote socialization, and improve health by connecting seniors to nutrition and disease prevention services, thereby potentially delaying adverse health conditions and reducing healthcare costs for taxpayers by preventing falls, hospitalizations, and institutionalization. It also acknowledges the program's success as a public-private partnership, leveraging donations and non-Federal funds, and emphasizes the growing need for these services due to the rapidly increasing senior population, urging Members of Congress to support local OAA nutrition programs by participating in meal delivery or service and advocating for sustained Federal funding to meet rising demand and costs.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1002/all-info