Appropriates funds for the Hawaii healthy food incentive program to support local food producers and address food insecurity.

The bill allocates funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to support the Hawaii healthy food incentive program. This program provides matching funds to beneficiaries of the supplemental nutrition assistance program who purchase fresh produce. The initiative aims to boost local food production, support farmers, and address food insecurity. The program, known as DA BUX double up food bucks, matches dollar-for-dollar the purchases of Hawaii-grown fruits and vegetables by eligible participants at various food retailers.

Appropriates funds for the Hawaii healthy food incentive program to support local food producers and address food insecurity.

The bill allocates funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to support the Hawaii healthy food incentive program. This program provides matching funds to beneficiaries of the supplemental nutrition assistance program who purchase fresh produce. The initiative aims to boost local food production, support farmers, and address food insecurity. The program, known as DA BUX double up food bucks, matches dollar-for-dollar the purchases of Hawaii-grown fruits and vegetables by eligible participants at various food retailers.