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This bill establishes the New York Healthy Incentive Program (NYHIP), a comprehensive initiative designed to support SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients and local farmers by providing financial incentives for purchasing locally grown healthy foods. The bill consists of three main parts: creating the NYHIP program, automating SNAP benefits, and developing an outreach program. Under NYHIP, SNAP recipients will receive earned dollars directly on their SNAP cards when they purchase local fresh produce, dairy, and other nutritious foods from farm-to-consumer entities like farmers markets, co-ops, and community-supported agriculture programs. The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance will be responsible for implementing the program, which includes developing a mobile application and website with an interactive map showing participating locations, seeking federal grants and approvals, and creating an outreach strategy to inform potentially eligible households about the program. The bill aims to improve food access for low-income residents, support local farmers, stimulate local economies, and promote healthier eating habits by making fresh, locally grown food more affordable and accessible to SNAP recipients.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1281