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Louisiana will be seeing more grocers and farmer’s markets expanding fresh food in needy areas, as the Healthy Food Retail Act has been approved for one million in funding from the state.
The Governor signed the budget bill to implement the law’s budget, allowing families to have more access to fresh, healthy, affordable foods. Market Umbrella and their partner Together Louisiana also provided leadership in the bill’s initiative.
Vah Hook of the recently said in the American Heart Association News that these efforts in the South towards food access are welcomed as food is a part of everyone’s life, and these initiatives are a win-win for vulnerable communities, agricultural interests, and economic development.
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