Appropriates funds for the Hawaii healthy food incentive program to support low-income residents in purchasing fresh produce.

The bill allocates funds for the Hawaii healthy food incentive program, also known as the DA BUX double up food bucks program. This program matches the purchases of fresh produce by low-income residents using their supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits. The initiative aims to increase access to healthy dietary options, support local farmers, and boost the local economy. The program has shown to have a significant economic multiplier, contributing over $12 million annually to the local economy.

Appropriates funds for the Hawaii healthy food incentive program to support low-income residents in purchasing fresh produce.

The bill allocates funds for the Hawaii healthy food incentive program, also known as the DA BUX double up food bucks program. This program matches the purchases of fresh produce by low-income residents using their supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits. The initiative aims to increase access to healthy dietary options, support local farmers, and boost the local economy. The program has shown to have a significant economic multiplier, contributing over $12 million annually to the local economy.