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Alaska lawmakers face pressure to renew the Double Up Food Bucks program, which doubles SNAP benefits at farmers markets, as its funding expires in spring 2026.
Alaska farmers and advocates are pushing the state legislature to renew the Double Up Food Bucks program, which doubles SNAP benefits for low-income shoppers at farmers markets, as its $750,000 state funding expires in spring 2026.
The program, run by the Alaska Farmers Market Association for five years, supports food access and local agriculture, especially in rural and Interior regions.
With federal SNAP changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act increasing state-level responsibilities and causing processing delays, supporters say the program is vital for maintaining food security.
They argue it benefits low-income residents, particularly women and children, and strengthens the local food system.
Rep. Ashley Carrick, who is sponsoring the renewal, calls it a win-win, but the program’s future remains uncertain amid competing budget priorities.
Los legisladores de Alaska enfrentan presión para renovar el programa Double Up Food Bucks, que duplica los beneficios de SNAP en los mercados de agricultores, ya que su financiación expira en la primavera de 2026.