What does Preamble of FOOD for Health Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and administer a pilot program to provide grants to support Food is Medicine programs, and for other purposes,' aims to establish a pilot program. The Secretary of Agriculture would be directed to administer this pilot program. The program would provide grants to support 'Food is Medicine' programs.

What does SHORT TITLE. of FOOD for Health Act do?

This bill is formally titled the "Fueling Optimal Outcomes through Diet for Health Act" or the "FOOD for Health Act".

What does FOOD IS MEDICINE PILOT GRANT PROGRAM. of FOOD for Health Act do?

This section establishes a Food is Medicine Pilot Grant Program to award grants to eligible entities for Food is Medicine programs. Eligible entities must submit an application to the Secretary, and grant funds can be used for activities like emergency feeding operations, medically tailored food delivery, and cooking skills training. The Secretary will prioritize grants to entities that incorporate local foods or include registered dietitians. The Secretary aims to ensure geographic diversity and equitable treatment of various communities when awarding grants. The Secretary must submit reports to Congress analyzing the program's efficiency and impact on patient outcomes and system costs. The program is authorized to receive $20,000,000 for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The term 'Food is Medicine program' is defined as a program developed by a community-based organization in partnership with a health care provider to address diet-related diseases.

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FOOD for Health Act

Last updated: 3/12/2026 · Introduced: 3/12/2026

Author: Robin Kelly (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

The FOOD for Health Act establishes a pilot grant program to fund 'Food is Medicine' initiatives, which are programs developed by community organizations in partnership with healthcare providers to address diet-related diseases.
Eligible entities can receive grants to support activities like emergency food assistance, medically tailored food delivery, and cooking classes, with priority given to programs utilizing local foods or involving registered dietitians.
The bill authorizes $20,000,000 for the program over five years (2027-2031) and requires the Secretary of Agriculture to report on its effectiveness and impact.

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