Jahana Hayes Promotes 'Feed Hungry Veterans Act' to Combat Food Insecurity

Addressing Veteran Food Insecurity

• 💡 In recognition of National Nutrition Month, Rep. Jahana Hayes introduced the Feed Hungry Veterans Act.
• 🎯 This legislation aims to permanently remove barriers that prevent veterans, particularly those with work-limiting disabilities, from accessing SNAP.

The Scope of the Problem

• 📊 According to a 2023 Rand report, 1.4 million veterans are currently food insecure.
• ⚠️ A significant reason for this is that many disabled veterans do not meet the existing qualifications for federal nutrition programs like SNAP.

Proposed Legislative Changes

• 🛠️ The Feed Hungry Veterans Act amends the definition of 'elderly or disabled' for SNAP eligibility.
• ✅ It includes veterans with a single service-connected disability rated at 60% or higher.
• ✅ It also includes veterans with two or more service-connected disabilities, where at least one is rated 40% or higher.

Supporting Those Who Served

• 💖 With over one-third of disabled veterans facing food insecurity, the need for action is clear.
• 🚀 This act is a critical step toward ensuring veterans have long-term access to essential food assistance.