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).
1. This bill allows Tribal entities to buy agricultural products through a food program. 2. It sets up a demonstration project for selected Tribal organizations to participate. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture will consult with Tribal entities to establish participation criteria. 4. Tribal entities must already manage a food distribution program to qualify. 5. The bill requires that purchased food be domestically produced and nutritionally valuable.
This bill affects Native American communities and seniors living on Indian reservations.