Local Food Access Program: Buying from Small Farmers and Boosting Food Security
This Act establishes a new federal program allocating $200 million annually to enhance food security and support local agricultural economies. State and Tribal governments will use these funds to purchase food directly from local, small, and underserved producers. This ensures citizens, especially in underserved areas, receive better access to fresh, locally sourced food while supporting small farmers financially.
Key points
$200 million annually is mandated for State and Tribal governments to purchase and distribute local food.
A minimum of 51% of all purchased products must come from small, beginning, or underserved farmers and fishers, providing them with stable market access.
Food distribution must prioritize communities determined to be underserved, directly addressing food insecurity.
Purchases are restricted to producers within 400 miles or within the geographic boundaries of the distributing government unit, strengthening local supply chains.
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