H 4423
An Act relative to establishing a food justice frontline
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the ‘Food Justice Frontline’ program to address food insecurity in Massachusetts, particularly in overburdened communities. The program will provide grants to nonprofit food security organizations to create and sustain financially compensated ‘food security jobs’ for low- and moderate-income residents within these communities. It also includes a public awareness campaign to promote existing food assistance programs and utilizes youth employment opportunities in overburdened areas.
Key provisions
- Creates the ‘Food Justice Frontline’ program to fund nonprofit food security organizations.
- Defines key terms such as ‘food security job,’ ‘nonprofit food security organization,’ and ‘overburdened community’ based on environmental and income criteria.
- Provides grants up to $500,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations.
- Requires grant recipients to pay a minimum wage of $1.00 per hour for created jobs.
- Establishes regulations for the application and approval process, prioritizing organizations with clear plans to create jobs.
- Includes a public awareness campaign utilizing youth employment in overburdened communities.
- Directs the Department of Transitional Assistance to administer the program.
- Allows for the application of federal programs to supplement grant funding.
Who is affected
- Low- and moderate-income Massachusetts residents
- Residents of overburdened communities
- Nonprofit food security organizations
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
James B. Eldridge
James C. Arena-DeRosa
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An Act relative to establishing a food justice frontline
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4423
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries |
| 9/8/2025 | House | New draft of H128 |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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