Chief Patron: McQuinn
Co-Patron(s): Bagby, Jones-J.C., Lindsey, Rasoul, Tyler, Ward
HB 1509 - Virginia Food Access Investment Program and Fund
Item 95 #1h
Item 95 #1h | First Year - FY2021 | Second Year - FY2022 | |
| Agriculture and Forestry |
| Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | FY2021 $3,000,000 | FY2022 $3,000,000 | GF |
| FY2021 1.00 | FY2022 1.00 | FTE |
Language
Page 85, line 12, strike "$5,042,932" and insert "$8,042,932".
Page 85, line 12, strike "$5,042,932" and insert "$8,042,932".
Page 85, after line 16, insert:
"Out of the amounts in this item, $3,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year is provided for the Department to operate the Virginia Food Access Investment Program consistent with the provisions of House Bill 1509 of the 2020 Session of the General Assembly. Of this amount, $500,000 each year is to be used by the Department to establish a Food Access Coordinator to support improving health food access for communities with limited access to fresh locally grown products, and to increase the number of SNAP retailers participating in the Virginia Fresh Match Incentive Program."
Explanation
(This amendment provides $3.0 million from the general fund each year and one positions for VDACS to establish and operate the Virginia Food Access Investment Program pursuant to House Bill 1509. The bill would authorize VDACS to identify eligible food access projects and provide grants for the construction, rehabilitation, equipment upgrades, or expansion of grocery stores, small food retailers, and innovative food retail projects, defined in the bill, in underserved communities. Of the amounts provided, $500,000 each year is provided for the agency to create a Food Access Coordinator position, to support improving healthy food access for communities with limited access to fresh locally grown products.)