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~ In response to recent cuts in benefits, the Council has taken action to support the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP). The program, which aims to provide access to fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables for low-income residents, particularly seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families with children, has been facing challenges due to reduced funding.
The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) announced on December 1, 2024 that HIP benefits would be reduced from $40-$80 per month to just $20 per household. This decision was made due to insufficient state budget funding. However, this reduction could have serious consequences for the program's ability to operate year-round and may also lead to increased food insecurity in Boston. Additionally, it could result in decreased sales for local farmers who rely on the program for reimbursement of purchases made at farmers' markets, farm stands, and through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs.
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To address these concerns, the Council has adopted a resolution calling for an additional $10 million to be allocated to HIP through a supplemental budget. This would ensure uninterrupted service through fiscal year 2025 and help sustain the program's success in improving dietary quality for participants while also generating local economic activity.
The Council's resolution highlights the importance of sustaining HIP not only for public health reasons but also for the benefit of local farmers and the economy. As such, it urges the Governor and Legislature to take action in support of this vital program.
The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) announced on December 1, 2024 that HIP benefits would be reduced from $40-$80 per month to just $20 per household. This decision was made due to insufficient state budget funding. However, this reduction could have serious consequences for the program's ability to operate year-round and may also lead to increased food insecurity in Boston. Additionally, it could result in decreased sales for local farmers who rely on the program for reimbursement of purchases made at farmers' markets, farm stands, and through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs.
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To address these concerns, the Council has adopted a resolution calling for an additional $10 million to be allocated to HIP through a supplemental budget. This would ensure uninterrupted service through fiscal year 2025 and help sustain the program's success in improving dietary quality for participants while also generating local economic activity.
The Council's resolution highlights the importance of sustaining HIP not only for public health reasons but also for the benefit of local farmers and the economy. As such, it urges the Governor and Legislature to take action in support of this vital program.
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