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 can provide residents in these areas with easier access to fresh produce, meat, dairy, and deli products, potentially impacting their health and daily expenses.
Key points
New tax credits for businesses opening or renovating grocery stores in areas with limited food access.
Grants for food banks, mobile markets, and farmers markets that provide food to underserved areas.
The definition of a "food desert" includes areas where residents are far from grocery stores and have low incomes.
The act seeks to increase the availability of fresh and healthy food for citizens in challenging locations.
Status:
Introduced
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