The Healthy Foods for Native Seniors Act helps Tribal organizations buy healthy food for their communities through a special program. It aims to improve food access and nutrition for Native seniors.
Healthy Foods for Native Seniors Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to establish a demonstration project that allows tribal entities (e. g., Indian tribes) to enter into self-determination contracts to purchase agricultural commodities under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). The CSFP distributes monthly food packages to low-income older individuals through local organizations (including tribal organizations).