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Senate adopts amendment to double funding for 'Double Up Food Bucks' program, citing farmer and family benefits

Arizona Senate Appropriations Committee
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Summary

The committee adopted an amendment increasing House Bill 2385 funding to $2 million for the Produce Incentive Program (Double Up Food Bucks) to sustain 75 sites statewide; advocates and program operators testified on food access and local economic impact.

The Senate Appropriations Committee adopted an amendment to House Bill 23 85 on March 21 and moved the bill as amended with a due-pass recommendation. The bill funds the Produce Incentive Program (commonly called Double Up Food Bucks) to expand access to Arizona-grown produce and support local farmers.

Jesse Gruner, Director of Community…

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