H.R. 10274
Funds local partnerships for health and nutrition
Creates federal grants for local groups that pair health care with food and nutrition help for people with chronic diseases; $15 million a year.
- Awards grants to a nonprofit or public group working with a local coalition
- Grants run up to 3 years and can be renewed for 2 more years
- Priority goes to areas with high food insecurity or few doctors
- Money could pay for care coordination, food prescriptions, and rides to appointments
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