Florida S0852 aims to facilitate small-footprint grocery stores in food insecure areas by allowing local governments to enact land development.

Florida S0852 seeks to address food insecurity by enabling local governments to permit small-footprint grocery stores in food insecure areas, defined as regions with high poverty rates and limited access to supermarkets. These stores must sell products at wholesale or retail and derive at least 30% of their gross receipts from nutrient-dense foods. Local governments can also require mandatory reporting from these stores and include provisions in their comprehensive plans. The act aims to increase the availability of healthy food options in underserved areas.

Florida S0852 aims to facilitate small-footprint grocery stores in food insecure areas by allowing local governments to enact land development.

Florida S0852 seeks to address food insecurity by enabling local governments to permit small-footprint grocery stores in food insecure areas, defined as regions with high poverty rates and limited access to supermarkets. These stores must sell products at wholesale or retail and derive at least 30% of their gross receipts from nutrient-dense foods. Local governments can also require mandatory reporting from these stores and include provisions in their comprehensive plans. The act aims to increase the availability of healthy food options in underserved areas.