Establishes an agricultural healthy incentives program to provide matching benefits for SNAP recipients purchasing fruits and vegetables.
The bill establishes an agricultural healthy incentives program in Massachusetts, administered by the Department of Transitional Assistance. It creates the Massachusetts Healthy Incentives Fund, financed by public and private sources, including federal grants. The program offers matching benefits to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients who buy fruits and vegetables at participating vendors.
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