Why This Matters
The STORE Act of 2025 aims to enhance food banks' ability to serve rural communities by improving their infrastructure and delivery options. It also seeks to identify national needs for cold storage to better distribute food to those in need.
If you rely on food banks, this bill could improve access to fresh food in your community.
Affects: Rural families and individuals relying on food banks for assistance.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill increases funding for food banks in rural areas to improve their infrastructure. 2. It allows food banks to use funds for mobile and home delivery options. 3. The bill requires a study on the need for refrigerated storage and delivery vehicles for food banks. 4. It prioritizes assistance for Tribal, low-income, and remote communities. 5. The bill sets aside funds for administrative costs related to these improvements.
Who is affected?
Rural families and individuals relying on food banks for assistance.