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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania establishes the Fresh Food Financing Initiative to fund grocery stores in underserved areas
Last action · April 11, 2025: Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, April 11, 2025Sponsors: Danilo Burgos and 40 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania establishes the Fresh Food Financing Initiative within the Department of Agriculture to provide grants for building and expanding grocery stores and food markets in underserved and low-income communities. The measure creates a dedicated restricted account funded by appropriations and donations, taking effect in 60 days.
Local businesses and nonprofits operating food stores in low-income or moderate-income areas gain access to state grant money for equipment, technology, and capital projects, provided they meet sourcing and community support requirements.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Pennsylvania Farmers
Farmers gain increased market opportunities and potential sales channels through grant-funded local food systems and grocery stores.
Grocery Stores and Retail Food Establishments
For-profit, nonprofit, or cooperative food retailers become eligible to apply for state grants for equipment, technology, and capital expansion.
Low-Income or Moderate-Income Communities
Residents in underserved areas experience increased access to affordable, high-quality fresh produce, meat, and dairy products.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for a grant under the Fresh Food Financing Initiative?
What are the priority areas for receiving program grants?
How are capital project grants funded?
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Procedural history
11 actions- Apr 11, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, April 11, 2025
- Apr 11, 2025SenateIn the Senate
- Apr 9, 2025HouseFloorThird consideration and final passage, April 9, 2025 (112-91)
- Apr 9, 2025HouseCommitteeRe-reported as committed, April 9, 2025
- Apr 8, 2025HouseRe-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 8, 2025
- Apr 8, 2025HouseFloorSecond consideration, April 8, 2025
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- Apr 7, 2025HouseRemoved from table, April 7, 2025
- Mar 17, 2025HouseLaid on the table, March 17, 2025
- Mar 17, 2025HouseIntroducedFirst consideration, March 17, 2025
- Mar 17, 2025HouseCommitteeReported as committed, March 17, 2025
- Mar 3, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, March 3, 2025
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Establishment of Dedicated Food Security Fund
The bill creates a continuous appropriation restricted account within the General Fund specifically designated for the Fresh Food Financing Initiative.
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