Republicans propose reallocating funds to support home-delivered meals

State Representative Dan Ugaste (IL) | Representative Dan Ugaste (R) 65th District

By Kane County Reporter

Nov 14, 2024

House Republicans have put forward a new legislative proposal aimed at safeguarding funding for home-delivered meals programs, such as Meals on Wheels. The proposed bill, identified as HB 5911, seeks to reallocate $25 million from migrant welcoming centers to bolster the Home Delivered Meals Program. This move is intended to ensure that seniors continue receiving this essential service.

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