The EAT Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act would expand the Emergency Food Assistance Program to allow states to purchase fresh, nutritious food directly from small and underserved agricultural businesses—including women-owned farms, veteran-owned operations, and beginning farmers—for distribution through food banks and emergency feeding organizations. The bill allocates $200 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund these state-run purchasing projects, which aim to strengthen local food supply chains, provide healthier food options to people experiencing food insecurity, and create economic opportunities for smaller agricultural producers. States must submit plans outlining which local farmers and food distributors they'll partner with, what products they'll purchase, and how they'll measure success. The Department of Agriculture must issue guidance to states within six months and report back to Congress within four years on how well the program worked at improving nutrition and supporting local farmers.
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