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HI HCR38
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/21/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kirstin Kahaloa
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AI Summary
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Urges the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA) to issue additional funding through the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program to expand Hawaii's Double Up Food Bucks Program statewide.
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The Double Up Food Bucks Program provides dollar-for-dollar matches to SNAP beneficiaries purchasing locally grown fruits and vegetables at participating farmers' markets, grocery stores, food hubs, and community-supported agriculture projects.
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Program issued $978,467 in discounts in 2020 and $1,662,900 in 2021, and was available at 57 food retailers across 98 market sites and pick-up locations by end of 2021.
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Directs transmission of certified copies to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Hawaii's congressional delegation, Governor, and Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture.
Legislative Description
Urging The National Institute Of Food And Agriculture Of The United States Department Of Agriculture To Issue Additional Funding For The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program To Provide Matching Funds For The Expansion Of The State Double Up Food Bucks Program To All Approved Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Retail Outlets Throughout The State.
Funding
Last Action
Resolution adopted in final form.
4/21/2023