HR 6697

This bill, the Expanding Access To Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act, amends the Emergency Food Assistance Act to encourage the purchase of healthy, locally sourced agricultural products by emergency feeding organizations. It creates a new process for states to partner with eligible food businesses – including small farms and distributors – to acquire and distribute priority foods like fruits, vegetables, and dairy to communities in need. The bill also establishes funding and reporting requirements to support these projects and promotes coordination within the Department of Agriculture to improve food security and support local farmers.