Supplemental appropriation for the double up food bucks program to make fresh produce accessible to SNAP recipients.

This bill provides a supplemental appropriation for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department of Health and Human Services for the double up food bucks program. The program, administered by the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, aims to make fresh fruits and vegetables accessible to individuals and families who receive assistance through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The bill also mandates an annual report from the Department of Health and Human Services starting January 1, 2026, detailing program participation, locations, and redemption rates.

Supplemental appropriation for the double up food bucks program to make fresh produce accessible to SNAP recipients.

This bill provides a supplemental appropriation for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department of Health and Human Services for the double up food bucks program. The program, administered by the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, aims to make fresh fruits and vegetables accessible to individuals and families who receive assistance through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The bill also mandates an annual report from the Department of Health and Human Services starting January 1, 2026, detailing program participation, locations, and redemption rates.