Chief Patron: Hanger
Charity Food Distribution Program

Item 94 #1s

Language
Page 62, line 37, strike "$1,985,225" and insert "$4,985,225".

Explanation
(This amendment provides $3.0 million for a matching grant program. Funds are to be used to purchase food from Virginia businesses, including producers, packers, processors, retailers, and wholesalers. The program is to focus on providing food packages to needy families. A portion of the amendment can be used by the Department for administrative purposes. Food Banks can retain no more than 10 percent of their grants for administration, warehousing and distribution costs.)