![]() ![]() For the first time in the history of this program, the administration prioritized projects that support organizations impacted by drought or extreme weather events. The FSIG program is designed to ensure farmers and other local food producers are better connected to a strong and resilient food system. Healey-Driscoll Administration officials have been assessing damage at farms and discussing recovery and mitigation efforts over the past week. The recent flooding in Western and Central Massachusetts is expected to have a further impact on food security in Massachusetts, as many impacted farms play an important role in combating hunger. The program was created to combat urgent food insecurity resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. During an event today at the Fruit Fair Supermarket in Chicopee, Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper, and Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Commissioner Ashley Randle joined state and local officials to announce the funding of 165 projects through the Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program. ![]() CHICOPEE – The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced over $26.3 million in grants to strengthen Massachusetts’ food supply system and mitigate future food supply and distribution disruption issues. ![]()
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