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Appropriations committee rejects amendment to reinstate Local Food Purchase Assistance and Local Food for Schools programs
3778704 · June 12, 2025
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Summary
Lawmakers debated restoration of two programs that connected local farmers to food banks and school meal programs; the committee voted down an amendment to reinstate the funding, citing mandatory cost concerns and need for authorization.
Representative Chellie Pingree offered an amendment to restore the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program and the Local Food for Schools program, both of which provided grants and contracts to buy local produce for food banks, schools and other nutrition programs. Supporters said the programs were economic…
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