Fresh Produce for Families Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Senator Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
Introduced
Summary
Creates an optional route for TEFAP commodity purchases through the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. States could use that pathway to order DOD fresh produce for their emergency food supplies with approval from the Agriculture Secretary.
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- Families: Emergency food recipients could get more fresh fruit and vegetables at food banks and pantries when states opt in.
- State agencies: Agencies could request permission to redirect up to 20% of their TEFAP commodity allocation to buy produce through the DOD program, giving them more sourcing flexibility.
- Department of Defense program: The DOD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program becomes an authorized supply option for TEFAP commodities when states choose this pathway.
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More fresh produce for food bank users
This bill would let states ask to buy TEFAP food using the Defense Department's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. If allowed by the Secretary, a state would be able to use up to 20 percent of its TEFAP commodity dollars to buy produce through that program. Food banks and households would see more fresh fruits and vegetables in TEFAP distributions. The bill would not change who qualifies for TEFAP or the total federal TEFAP funding in this text.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
CA • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
MS • R
Sponsored 6/18/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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