The Secretary shall make grants from moneys appropriated for that purpose to community-based organizations or consortia of community-based organizations in high-risk areas for outreach activities. The outreach activities shall include but shall not be limited to the following:
- (1) Identifying barriers to participation in food assistance programs, including the unavailability of such programs.
- (2) Identifying at-risk populations and individuals within the at-risk populations who are not participating.
- (3) Disseminating information to and conducting training sessions for local groups.
- (4) Disseminating information as to program availability, individual or household eligibility, and application procedures.
- (5) Providing nutrition education for at-risk populations.
- (6) Assisting families and individuals in meeting eligibility requirements.
(Source: P.A. 93-555, eff. 1-1-04.)