Food Deserts Act directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to states for establishing revolving funds to support grocery stores in.
The Food Deserts Act aims to address food deserts by directing the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to states. These grants will establish revolving funds to support the establishment and operation of grocery stores in underserved communities. The act prioritizes loans for entities that hire local workers, provide healthful diet education, source food from local farms, and match at least 20% of the loan amount with non-federal funds. The Secretary is also tasked with providing technical assistance to program participants. The act authorizes $150,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.
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