An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for initiative to finance production of fresh food.

This bill establishes the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative to provide financial grants for improving access to fresh food in underserved communities. The program, administered by the Department of Agriculture, offers funding for capital projects such as building grocery stores, supporting farmers' markets, and developing innovative food delivery technologies. To qualify, applicants must primarily sell staple foods to consumers and serve areas identified as having low grocery access, with a priority given to projects that increase opportunities for small and diverse businesses. Grants are subject to specific conditions, including a requirement for regional anchor supermarkets to match public funds with private investment and a limit on the portion of funding that can be used for administrative costs.