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Introduced on February 13, 2025 by Vernon G. Buchanan
This bill would start a three-year “Food is Medicine” pilot at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA would give eligible veterans medically tailored meals and groceries, along with nutrition education and cooking classes. It would also train VA health providers to include food support in care plans and partner with local groups, like food banks and farms, to bring in fresh, local produce.
Key points
Medically tailored groceries means nutritious foods chosen to fit a person’s treatment plan for a diet-sensitive condition, and medically tailored meals means customized meals for someone with a severe chronic condition or limits in daily activities.