EAT Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act

This bill allows states to use federal funds to purchase fresh, locally grown food (like fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meat) from small, underserved farms and food businesses - such as women-owned, veteran-owned, or beginning farmer cooperatives - and distribute it through emergency feeding programs. It allocates $200 million annually (2026-2030) to support these purchases, requiring states to partner with local producers and emergency feeding organizations serving food-insecure communities. The policy directly affects low-income residents receiving food assistance and small-scale agricultural businesses that meet eligibility criteria. It aims to strengthen local food supply chains, improve access to culturally relevant foods, and expand economic opportunities for qualifying farms.