An Act To Enhance Support Of Local Nutrition Incentive Programs By Modifying The Eligibility Requirements Of The Fund To Address Food Insecurity And Provide Nutrition Incentives

Summary

The bill amends the state’s Fund to Address Food Insecurity and Provide Nutrition Incentives, allowing more Maine‑based organizations that support local producers and low‑income shoppers to apply for funding. It removes language that limited the fund to specific federal assistance programs, making the money easier to obtain. The change aims to boost the purchase of locally grown fruits and vegetables by people using food‑assistance benefits.

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