Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act

Assistance for Low-Income Households: Under Section 2(e)(1)(C) and Section 2(f)(2), households making 80 percent or less of the area median income can receive $60 per month to purchase qualifying foods like fruits and vegetables, which helps families afford healthy food.

Support for SNAP Recipients: Under Section 2(e)(2), households receiving benefits under the SNAP program are deemed to meet the income requirement and benefit from an opt-in or auto-enrollment mechanism with minimized paperwork, making it easier to receive benefits.

Reaching Food-Insecure and Low-Access Communities: Under Section 2(b) and Section 2(c)(2), states must include plans to reach low-access areas through mobile markets, delivery models, and partnerships, and the Secretary of Agriculture must give preference to applications that prioritize food-insecure communities.

Supplement to Existing Benefits: Under Section 2(f)(3), payments received under this program are explicitly required to supplement, not supplant, other benefits received by eligible households.

Time Limits on Funds: Under Section 2(f)(2), the $60 monthly payment may only be used during a 30-day period, meaning families cannot save or roll over unused funds into the next month.

Program Termination: Under Section 2(j), the Fresh Bucks Pilot Program terminates five years after the date of enactment, which could cut off assistance for participating households if the program is not extended.