This bill reauthorizes and expands the Farm to Food Bank program, which helps get agricultural products to food banks and emergency feeding organizations across the country. The legislation increases funding for the program from $4 million annually to $8 million per year through 2029, allowing states to purchase more fresh fruits, vegetables, and other priority agricultural products. The bill also broadens how products can be obtained, permitting states to not only receive donated items but also to purchase them directly from farmers and food processors, and to reimburse producers for eligible costs related to the program. These changes aim to increase the supply and variety of nutritious food available to people experiencing food insecurity while supporting agricultural producers. The bill was introduced in September 2024 and referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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