USDA Announces $7.5 Million in Grant Funding to Expand Cold Chain Capacity and Increase Access to Real Food
The USDA has announced a new $7.5 million grant initiative aimed at strengthening the cold chain infrastructure to improve the distribution and accessibility of fresh, nutritious produce. This funding supports efforts to connect local agricultural producers with nutrition assistance programs, ensuring that families relying on food vouchers and SNAP benefits have better access to healthy food options.
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This announcement highlights a strategic shift toward infrastructure investment to support the efficacy of produce prescription and nutrition incentive programs, addressing the logistical barriers that often limit the impact of voucher-based healthy food initiatives.
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