Food for Thought Act of 2026 authorizes grants to higher education institutions for free meals to low-income students.
The Food for Thought Act of 2026 amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to award grants to eligible institutions of higher education. These grants will provide free meals, including snacks, to low-income students. Eligible institutions include those with at least 20% of undergraduate students receiving a Federal Pell Grant. The act mandates nutritional requirements for meals, consistent with the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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