Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act authorizes the provision of produce prescriptions to veterans with diet-related chronic conditions.
The Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act amends title 38, United States Code, to authorize the provision of produce prescriptions to veterans. This service involves the Secretary providing a benefit to a veteran who has a diet-related chronic condition and is food-insecure, or referring such a veteran to receive a benefit, including a voucher or debit card, for the purchase of fruits and vegetables. The aim is to improve diet-related chronic conditions.
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