New Bill Aims to Boost Produce Access for Low- and Moderate-Income Families
A new bill, the "Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce" Act, proposes a pilot program to provide $60 monthly for produce to eligible lower- and moderate-income families in states that receive grants.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 3, 2026 —
A proposed piece of legislation, titled the “Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce” Act, aims to address food access by establishing a pilot program. If enacted, the program would offer eligible lower- and moderate-income families a monthly benefit of $60 specifically for the purchase of fresh produce.
The initiative is designed to operate as a grant-based program for states. Participating states would receive grants to implement the program, allowing them to distribute the monthly produce benefit to qualifying families within their borders.
Eligibility for the program would be determined based on income levels, targeting families categorized as lower- and moderate-income. The specific criteria for these income brackets are not detailed in the provided summary.
The bill proposes a monthly stipend of $60 per family. This amount is intended to supplement existing food budgets, enabling families to incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables into their diets.
Further details regarding the timeline for the pilot program, the total funding allocated, or the specific mechanisms for grant distribution to states were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Alix Martichoux and The Hill on www.wfla.com, see more information here.
