Illinois HB4991 establishes the Farmer-Direct Maternal Nutrition Program to support small and midsize farms by distributing healthy food to eligible.
HB4991 creates the Farmer-Direct Maternal Nutrition Program, which provides grants or contracts to farmers for growing, aggregating, and distributing healthy food to expectant mothers within 75 miles of the farm. The program aims to improve maternal and fetal health, reduce food insecurity during pregnancy, and support family-owned small and midsize farms. Eligible expectant mothers must reside in Illinois and meet income criteria or participate in certain public assistance programs.
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