Statement Attributed to Vince Hall, Chief Government Relations Officer
“Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief network of 200 food banks, 21 statewide associations and 60,000 faith-based and non-profit partner food pantries and meal programs, applauds Congress for passing the Keep Kids Fed Act, which will help ensure children are able to access much-needed nutrition in the months ahead. We thank President Biden for signing this much needed legislation into law on Saturday morning.
“We appreciate the bi-partisan and bi-cameral leadership of Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and John Boozman (R-AR) and Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA 03) and Virginia Foxx (R-NC 05) to find common ground and a path toward helping provide the stability, predictability, and an assurance that children and meal providers need this summer and through the coming school year. The bill that has now passed both chambers provides temporary authority to USDA to continue summer and school meal program flexibilities and increase reimbursement rates to help offset rising food costs, supply chain disruptions, and ongoing barriers to reaching kids in rural areas. As it stands, schools, food banks and communities need continued flexibilities to safely plan for and offer summer meal programs and nutrition assistance during the next school year.
“Feeding America applauds Congress for passing this important bill. We look forward to working with them on future legislation to ensure child nutrition programs remain strong and responsive to local needs in the months and years ahead.”
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About Feeding America
Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.