Summary

Expands what foods can be rewarded under the federal nutrition incentive program by allowing fresh frozen fruits or vegetables to count year‑round and by adding legumes (like beans, peas, and lentils) as eligible items. It updates the program’s language to consistently require “fresh or fresh frozen fruits, vegetables, and legumes.” This aims to make healthy foods more affordable and accessible, especially where fresh produce is limited or seasonal. It does not change funding levels or taxes; it only broadens the types of foods that qualify for incentives.

Key Points

• Allows fresh frozen fruits or vegetables to qualify for incentives all year
• Adds legumes (beans, peas, lentils) to the list of eligible foods
• Standardizes wording to “fresh or fresh frozen fruits, vegetables, and legumes” across the program
• Aims to improve access to healthy foods where fresh produce is seasonal or scarce
• Does not change program funding levels or the tax code
• Requires USDA guidance and grantee/retailer updates to reflect the new eligible items