California Healthy Food Financing Initiative.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates the California Healthy Food Financing Initiative Council to expand access to nutritious foods in underserved communities across California. The council will develop financing options, define eligibility criteria, and partner with various organizations to eliminate food deserts and hunger. It also establishes a dedicated fund within the State Treasury to support these efforts and requires the Secretary of Food and Agriculture to provide recommendations to the Legislature on promoting food access.
Key provisions
- Creates the California Healthy Food Financing Initiative Council within the Treasurer’s office.
- Establishes the California Healthy Food Financing Initiative Fund in the State Treasury.
- Requires the council to develop financing options for healthy food access.
- Mandates the council to define eligibility criteria for participation in the initiative.
- Directs the Secretary of Food and Agriculture to provide recommendations to the Legislature on food access strategies.
- Authorizes the council to establish an advisory group to assist with implementation.
- Requires the council to prioritize funding to food assistance programs and small food retailers.
- Requires the council to maintain an internet website with relevant information.
Who is affected
- Underserved communities
- Urban and rural communities
- Tribal communities
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