Establishes a Food Justice Frontline Program to create jobs for low-income residents in Massachusetts.
The bill establishes the Food Justice Frontline Program to fund Nonprofit Food Security Organizations in creating Food Security Jobs for low-income residents in Overburdened Communities. These jobs involve food production, distribution, preparation, or delivery. The program aims to address food insecurity by providing stipends to residents promoting public awareness of food assistance programs. The Department of Transitional Assistance and the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development will prioritize applicants from communities with environmental burdens and low income.
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