Establishes a food desert produce pilot program to provide fresh and affordable produce to residents in food desert communities.
The bill establishes a two-year food desert produce pilot program under the Department of Agriculture. It aims to provide residents of food desert communities with access to fresh and affordable produce. The Department of Agriculture will select partnering providers to establish weekly markets in three food desert communities, one of which must be in a rural area. These markets will offer reasonably priced fresh fruits and vegetables, accept cash, credit, and food vouchers, and provide reduced price produce packages.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.