The bill modifies the "healthy eating, here at home" program in Minnesota, which aims to provide incentives for low-income residents to utilize their federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for healthy food purchases. The amendments expand the definition of eligible markets to include not only Minnesota-based farmers' markets but also mobile markets and direct-farmer sales, including community-supported agriculture shares. This change is intended to enhance access to healthy food options for SNAP recipients.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $500,000 for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 from the general fund to the Minnesota Humanities Center to support the program. It stipulates that no more than three percent of this appropriation may be allocated for the nonprofit administration of the grant program. These financial provisions aim to strengthen the program's capacity to incentivize healthy eating among low-income Minnesotans.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 138.912