Food Deserts Act: Supporting Grocery Stores in Underserved Communities
This act aims to improve access to healthy food in areas lacking grocery stores. States will receive funds to establish and support stores offering fresh produce at affordable prices. This means easier access to food for residents in these communities.
Key points
Grant program for states to establish and support grocery stores in communities with limited food access.
Stores must offer healthy, unprocessed foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and staple foods at affordable prices.
Priority for stores hiring local residents, offering nutritional education, and sourcing food from local sources.
Loans for stores can be interest-free or low-interest, with long repayment periods, facilitating their establishment and operation.
Status:
Expired
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