Bill proposes reallocating funds to support senior meal programs

State Representative Jeff Keicher (IL) | Representative Jeff Keicher (R) 70th District

By DeKalb Times

Nov 14, 2024

Rep. Keicher and House Republicans have put forward a legislative proposal aimed at safeguarding funding for senior meal delivery programs, such as Meals on Wheels. The proposed bill, known as HB 5911, seeks to reallocate $25 million from migrant centers to bolster the Home Delivered Meals Program. This initiative is intended to ensure that vulnerable seniors continue receiving these essential services amidst funding delays faced by local providers.

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