Protein is one of the most expensive items in a grocery store, and it is frequently the item most requested by families visiting food banks. When food prices rise, meat is often the first thing people cut from their budgets, which can lead to nutritional gaps. This bill addresses that issue by using federal funds to bridge the gap between what food banks have and what families need.

If this bill becomes law, food banks will have a more reliable supply of refrigerated or frozen meats for two years. If it doesn't pass, these charities will continue to rely on sporadic donations or their own limited budgets to buy meat, which often results in them running out of protein-rich foods quickly.