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HI HR42
Resolution
Status
3/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kirstin Kahaloa
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AI Summary
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Urges the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to issue additional funding for the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program to support expansion of Hawaii's Double Up Food Bucks Program.
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Double Up Food Bucks Program (created by Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019) provides dollar-for-dollar matching funds to SNAP beneficiaries purchasing locally grown fruits and vegetables at participating retailers.
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Program issued $978,467 in discounts in 2020 and $1,662,900 in 2021 across 57 food retailers at 98 market sites and pickup locations statewide.
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Seeks to expand the program to all approved SNAP retail outlets throughout Hawaii, including retailers in rural areas, to assist low-income households experiencing food insecurity.
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Directs transmission of certified resolution copies to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Hawaii's congressional delegation, Governor, and Board of Agriculture Chairperson.
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.
3/31/2023