food insecurity

ARPA Insight Stories: Fighting Food Insecurity

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In May 2022, Mayor Scott announced an $11.1 million ARPA investment for the Department of Planning (DOP) to continue building an equitable and resilient food system. This funding supports five programs 1) Continuation of produce box distribution; 2) Increase online SNAP fruit and vegetable incentives; 3) Expansion of nutrition incentives at farmers’ markets; 4) MedStar Harbor Hospital’s Produce Prescription program; 5) Build the BIPOC local food supply chain by improving access to produce. Click here to learn more about Baltimore's fight against food insecurity...

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