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MS SB2077
Bill
Status
4/24/2022
Primary Sponsor
Charles Younger
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Mississippi Healthy Food and Families Program" to provide matching dollar incentives for SNAP benefits spent on eligible fruits and vegetables at farmers markets and retailers
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Requires the Department of Agriculture and Commerce to fund qualified nonprofit organizations that will distribute incentive dollars to participating farmers markets, produce stands, and retailers
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Qualified nonprofits must demonstrate experience in building statewide networks, providing training to farmers markets, conducting community outreach, and managing fund distribution and reporting
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At least 90% of program funds must go directly to participating farmers markets and retailers for healthy food incentives, with a maximum of 10% allowed for administrative costs
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Eligible fruits and vegetables include fresh or frozen produce without added sugar, fat, oil, or salt; eligible retailers must be Mississippi-based small businesses committed to procuring Mississippi-grown foods
Legislative Description
Mississippi Healthy Food Families Program; create.
Last Action
Law W/out Governor's Signature
4/24/2022