Posts Tagged ‘Delaware Grocery Initiative’
Delaware Grocery Initiative Applications Open Feb. 20th
The Delaware Division of Small Business will open applications February 20th for the Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program, which aims to expand access to healthy, affordable food in food deserts and at-risk areas statewide. The program offers $700,000 in grant funding for Delaware farmers, independent and community grocery retailers, food banks,…
Read MoreGov Carney Signs Measure to Help Eliminate Food Deserts in DE
Governor John Carney on Thursday signed Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 254 which creates the Delaware Grocery Initiative and addresses food insecurity in urban and rural food deserts. The measure will help eliminate food deserts by ensuring food is more readily available. The Delaware Grocery Initiative is a new grant program which will help…
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