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Co+op

Co+op represents a network of community-owned grocery stores across the country. Unlike corporate chains, each co-op is totally independent and owned by the community members who shop. Co-ops are on a mission to make sure everyone has access to healthy, delicious food. Find us on Facebook, YouTube and Pinterest.

Strengthening Organic Agriculture Research (SOAR) Act

By: Co+op

Increases funding for organic research and supports applied research projects that solve problems faced by organic producers.

Opportunities in Organic Act

By: Co+op

Supports farmers who wish to transition to organic practices and empowers organic producers by reducing cost barriers and expanding access to new resources, particularly for socially disadvantaged farmers.

SNAP Access for Medically Vulnerable Children

By: Co+op

Allows households with children with chronic medical conditions to deduct allowable medical expenses.

Senior Hunger Prevention Act

By: Co+op

Makes SNAP benefits more robust and easily available for older individuals.

Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act

By: Co+op

Enables Puerto Rico to participate as a state in SNAP.

Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act

By: Co+op

Notifies a student receiving work-study of eligibility for SNAP.

Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) Reauthorization Act

By: Co+op

Reauthorizes the HFFI program, which provides loan and grant financing to attract grocery stores and other fresh food retailers to underserved communities and renovates and expands existing stores so they can provide the healthy foods communities want and need.