Amendment #237 to H4000

SNAP Surplus Pilot Program

Mr. Donahue of Worcester moves to amend the bill in section 2, in line-item 4400-1001, by inserting after the word “outreach” the following:-

“provided further, that funds may be expended to establish a pilot program to supplement the supply of food available to recipients of benefits provided under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program using mechanisms designed to identify surplus food and distribute such surplus food to the recipients at a discount. Said program shall (a) employ technology to redirect surplus food to areas in which recipients are experiencing a higher need for more affordable and healthier food, (b) ensure that surplus food distributed pursuant to this program complies with nutritional standards and guidelines set by the department, (b) prioritize reducing food insecurity for recipients;"

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #237 to H4000

SNAP Surplus Pilot Program