The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a three-year grant totaling $480,044 to the Healthiest State Initiative to expand Double Up Food Bucks. The state’s produce incentive program provides fresh fruits and vegetables to low-income Iowa families while supporting local farmers. The grant is matched with private funds bringing total project support to nearly $1 million. This year, the Double Up Food Bucks program is projected to serve nearly 5,000 Iowa families, resulting in $100,000 worth of fresh produce sales at Iowa farmers markets and grocery stores, with a direct benefit to more than 300 farmers in the state. Expanded funding will increase Iowans’ access to the Double Up Food Bucks program though engagement of retail grocery stores including: New Pioneer Food Co-op, Hy-Vee Inc. and Fareway Stores Inc. Learn more about Double Up Food Bucks and see a full list of participating locations here.