Healthy Food Access: Tax Credits and Grants for Stores and Food Banks
This act aims to improve access to healthy food in areas where it is difficult to obtain, known as food deserts. It introduces tax credits for new grocery stores and renovations of existing ones, as well as grants for food banks and mobile markets. This means citizens living in these areas can expect easier access to fresh produce, potentially improving their health and personal finances.
Key points
New tax credits for grocery stores established or renovated in areas with limited food access.
Grants for food banks, mobile markets, and farmers markets to increase healthy food distribution in underserved communities.
Definition and identification of food desert areas to target support effectively.
Support aims to improve residents' quality of life and health by increasing the availability of fresh food products.
Status:
Expired
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