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Chief Patron: McQuinn
Virginia Fresh Match Program

Item 96 #2h

Item 96 #2h

 First Year - FY2023 Second Year - FY2024
Agriculture and Forestry
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services FY2023 $1,000,000 FY2024 $1,000,000 GF

Language
Page 84, line 12, strike "$5,671,909" and insert "$6,671,909".
 Page 84, line 12, strike "$5,671,909" and insert "$6,671,909".

Page 84, line 17, before "Out" insert "A."

Page 84, after line 21, insert:

"B. Out of the appropriation in this item, $1,000,000 the first year and $1,000,000 the second year from the general fund to support the Virginia Fresh Match Program."

Explanation

(This amendment provides $1.0 million from the general fund each year to support the Virginia Fresh Match program, which provides support to increase nutrition access through farmers markets and community food retailers. The additional funds would be used to enhance the buying power of the SNAP recipients for fruits and vegetables through the Virginia Fresh Match nutrition incentive program.)

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