Iowa HSB216 proposes a $1 million appropriation for the Double Up Food Bucks program and seeks a waiver for eligible SNAP foods.

Iowa HSB216 allocates $1 million from the state's general fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for the Double Up Food Bucks program, aiming to make fresh fruits and vegetables accessible to SNAP recipients. The bill also requires a dollar-for-dollar match from grant recipients. Additionally, it mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to request a waiver from the USDA to expand the eligible foods under SNAP to include real eggs, real meat, real dairy, bread, grains, all fruits and vegetables, cereals, granola, peanut butter, nuts, pasta, rice, legumes, and items on.

Iowa HSB216 proposes a $1 million appropriation for the Double Up Food Bucks program and seeks a waiver for eligible SNAP foods.

Iowa HSB216 allocates $1 million from the state's general fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for the Double Up Food Bucks program, aiming to make fresh fruits and vegetables accessible to SNAP recipients. The bill also requires a dollar-for-dollar match from grant recipients. Additionally, it mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to request a waiver from the USDA to expand the eligible foods under SNAP to include real eggs, real meat, real dairy, bread, grains, all fruits and vegetables, cereals, granola, peanut butter, nuts, pasta, rice, legumes, and items on.