Establishes the Hawaii farm to food bank program to fund food banks and emergency feeding organizations.
The bill establishes the Hawaii farm to food bank program, administered by the Department of Agriculture, to fund food banks and emergency feeding organizations. It appropriates $5,000,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to purchase, store, and transport fresh locally grown or produced food to food insecure communities. The program aims to relieve food shortages, support local food producers, and boost the local economy.
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