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Committee hears proposal to expand Meals on Wheels to veterans statewide via LSS CORE program
Summary
Senate File 18‑93 would add funding to Lutheran Social Service’s CORE program to extend veteran meal delivery beyond the Twin Cities; proponents argued the program reduces food insecurity and can connect veterans to other services in rural Minnesota.
Senate File 18‑93, a bill to provide funding for veteran meal services outside the Twin Cities, was presented to the subcommittee and held over for possible inclusion. Advocates urged an appropriation to scale Lutheran Social Service’s CORE (Casework, Outreach, Referral and Education) network statewide to reach veterans facing food insecurity in rural and mid‑sized counties.
Dr. Christy Janigo, legislative chair for the American Legion Department of Minnesota and the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers legislative chair,…
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