NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 3, 2026Hillsborough
Proposed 'Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce' Act would provide $60 monthly for fruits and vegetables
The proposed 'Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce' Act would establish a federal grant program to provide $60 in monthly food assistance to lower- and moderate-income households for the purchase of fruits and vegetables. Eligible participants, including both current SNAP recipients and non-recipients, would receive the funds via EBT cards if their household income is 80% or less of their area's median income.
Read the full story at WFLA News TampaWhy It Matters
If enacted, this bill would create a new $60 monthly grocery benefit for households earning up to 80% of their local median income, with specific income caps varying by region from approximately $63,000 to $113,000.
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Who's Mentioned
personRep. Pramila Jayapal“Introduced the Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act in Congress.”organizationHouse Committee on Agriculture“Currently reviewing the proposed legislation.”organizationDepartments of Agriculture and Housing and Urban Development“Would determine exact income limits for the program.”