SB 313 - This act requires the Department of Social Services to establish a "Restaurant Meals Program" as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Under this program, households containing certain elderly, disabled, or homeless individuals shall have the option, in accordance with federal law, to redeem their SNAP benefits at private establishments that contract with the Department to offer meals, including hot food and meals intended for immediate consumption, for eligible persons at concessional prices.

This act is identical to the perfected SB 798 (2022).

SARAH HASKINS

Statutes affected:
Introduced (0034S.01): 208.031

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 313
Sponsor: Mosley
Hearing Date: 3/1/2023


COMMITTEE: Progress and Development

CHAIRMAN: Arthur

DATE REFERRED: 2/23/2023 DATE HEARING REQUESTED:



STAFF:
Jessica Ann
Jim Ertle


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:
Jay Hardenbrook - AARP
Christine Woody - Empower Missouri
David Winton - Feeding MO; Jewish Federation STL; BJC Healthcare; Kids Win Missouri
Katie Gamble - Health Forward Foundation
Kaycee Nail - Operation Food Search; MO Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Jeanette Mott Oxford - Paraquad, Inc.
Amy Kuo Hammerman - National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis


WITNESSES AGAINST: