Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to support veterans by providing funding for Metro Meals on Wheels. This funding will help deliver meals to veterans and assist in outreach and volunteer recruitment efforts for meal programs.

Main Provisions

• Funding Appropriation: The bill allocates $497,500 for both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of veterans affairs. These funds are specifically intended as a grant for Metro Meals on Wheels.
• Services Provided: The grant will be used to ensure home-delivered meals are available to veterans and to support initiatives for enrolling participants and recruiting volunteers in member programs.
• Reporting Requirements: Metro Meals on Wheels must submit reports by September 1 of each fiscal year (2026 and 2027) detailing the use of funds, including how the grant money was spent, and the number of veterans and service members served.

Significant Changes

• New Appropriation: This bill establishes a one-time financial grant for the specified fiscal years to Metro Meals on Wheels, focusing on aiding veterans through meal delivery services and program support.

Relevant Terms

veterans affairs, Metro Meals on Wheels, home-delivered meals, veteran support, outreach, volunteer recruitment, fiscal appropriation, service members, grant.