Capito, Manchin Announce Funding to Enhance Entry to Wholesome Meals Assets

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), each members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, immediately introduced $713,879 from the U.S. Division of Agriculture’s (USDA) Wholesome Meals Financing Initiative (HFFI). This funding might be used to assist develop meals programs that assist the well being and financial vibrancy of 5 communities throughout West Virginia.

“West Virginians deserve entry to meals that’s each wholesome and inexpensive, however meals deserts that develop in our rural communities typically squeeze accessibility, creating main logistical challenges,” Senator Capito stated. “This funding from USDA will assist function a catalyst to construct meals retail enterprise tasks in our communities, and ensure assets attain the components of the Mountain State the place they’re wanted most.”

“Each West Virginian ought to have entry to high quality, inexpensive meals and a roof over their head every night time. Addressing meals insecurity continues to be one among my prime priorities, and I’m happy USDA is investing in West Virginia meals organizations via its Wholesome Meals Financing Initiative to strengthen meals provide chains, broaden grocery supply and reinforce meals outreach efforts,” Senator Manchin stated. “I sit up for seeing the constructive impacts of this funding and as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I’ll proceed to advocate for assets to fight meals insecurity and bolster wholesome, nutritious meals programs throughout the Mountain State.”

Particular person awards listed under:

• $184,069 – Financial Improvement Larger East (EDGE) Integrated: Mountain Farm Neighborhood Grocery (Kimball, W.Va.)

• $180,000 – H & T Farm Market: H & T Farm Market Revitalization (Misplaced Metropolis, W.Va.)

• $154,810 – The Wild Ramp: The Wild Ramp Meals Supply Program (Huntington, W.Va.)

• $125,000 – H.U. Market: Traditionally City Market aka H.U. Market (Bluefield, W.Va.)

• $70,000 – Upscaling Retail Gross sales for Meals Entry: Upscaling Retail Gross sales for Meals Entry (Talcott, W.Va.)

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