US EditionGov. Walz Issues Executive Order to Create Minnesota Food Pantry Network for Veterans
The network addresses food insecurity faced by 13% of veterans in VA care by providing affordable, healthy food amid federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program disruptions.
- On Nov. 11, Governor Tim Walz issued Executive Order 25-11 directing the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to develop a statewide Veteran Food Pantry Network to supply food to veterans, service members and their families.
- Amid the federal shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has been halted since Nov. 1, prompting Minnesota to support veterans facing food insecurity, according to the 2024 VA report.
- The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs has reduced veteran homelessness and received a $50 million increase despite $5 billion in state budget cuts, prioritizing veteran resources for the 2025 legislative session.
- Walz emphasized the network ensures affordable, healthy food for veterans regardless of federal changes, while Executive Order 25-11 authorizes MDVA to use resources, partner with nonprofits, and accept donations.
- Given the VA report, 28% of female veterans face food insecurity, which raises missed health care by 16.4% and mental health screening by 15%, highlighting health impacts.
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On Veterans Day, Governor Walz takes executive action to provide food support for Veterans
Governor Tim Walz today issued an executive order directing the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs (MDVA) to coordinate the development of a statewide Veteran Food Pantry Network to provide food support for veterans, service members, and their families.
Gov. Walz issues executive order to create Minnesota food pantry network for veterans
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued an executive order directing the Department of Veteran Affairs to create a statewide Veteran Food Pantry Network to support veterans, service members and their families.
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