Directing the Department of Health and Social Services to explore participating in the federal Restaurant Meals Program.

The bill directs the Department of Health and Social Services to explore participating in the federal Restaurant Meals Program (RMP). This program allows certain SNAP participants, including those who are disabled, at least 60 years old, unhoused, or a qualifying family member, to use their benefits to purchase hot foods or hot prepared meals from participating restaurants. The bill mandates a final report by September 30, 2025, detailing the analysis, findings, and projected costs of implementing the RMP in Delaware.

Directing the Department of Health and Social Services to explore participating in the federal Restaurant Meals Program.

The bill directs the Department of Health and Social Services to explore participating in the federal Restaurant Meals Program (RMP). This program allows certain SNAP participants, including those who are disabled, at least 60 years old, unhoused, or a qualifying family member, to use their benefits to purchase hot foods or hot prepared meals from participating restaurants. The bill mandates a final report by September 30, 2025, detailing the analysis, findings, and projected costs of implementing the RMP in Delaware.