Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act

Key Points

• This bill creates a new program called Fresh Bucks. It would give certain families $60 every month to spend specifically on fresh, frozen, or dried fruits and vegetables. The money would be delivered on an electronic card, similar to how food stamps work now.
• Families making 80 percent or less of their area's median income would be eligible to apply. People already receiving food stamps would be signed up automatically or have a very easy way to join. The program would start as a test in at least five different regions across the country.
• The goal is to help people buy healthier food and see if it improves their health over time. Many families struggle to afford fresh produce, which is often more expensive than processed snacks. This program would help bridge that gap for low income households.
• The money can be used at grocery stores, farmers markets, and farm stands. It can also be used to buy seeds or plants so people can grow their own food at home. The government will study the results for five years to see if the program should be expanded or made permanent.

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