Recognizing the value of the Older Americans Act of 1965 nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving the health and quality of life for millions of our Nations seniors each year.

This resolution recognizes the Older Americans Act nutrition program — which funds both congregate meal sites and home-delivered meals for seniors age 60 and older — as a vital lifeline for millions of older adults who face hunger, malnutrition, and isolation. It highlights how the program saves taxpayer money by preventing hospital visits and delaying institutionalization, and encourages members of Congress to support their local senior nutrition programs and secure sustained federal funding to keep pace with rising costs and a rapidly growing senior population.