Sec. 105. Local food insecurity assessments: evaluating the unique nutritional needs of local communities
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The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish a 3-year pilot program to award grants to local and tribal governments, on a competitive basis, to allow such local and tribal governments, in partnership with the local community organizations under subsection
(e), to— conduct a food security assessment; and make an inventory of the system in order to identify the strengths and gaps in such system. For purposes of conducting an assessment and making an inventory under a grant under subsection
(a), with respect to the community served by a local or tribal government, such government shall examine the following food security and food system issues in the community: The prevalence of childhood obesity. The availability of safe routes to school for children. The quality of food served in school and childcare settings. The availability of supermarkets. The cost and availability of fresh fruits and vegetables. The concentration of convenience stores and other food vendors that sell a disproportionate amount of foods that are not fresh fruits and vegetables. The availability of products. The concentration of fast food restaurants. The availability of green space or recreation areas, and the extent to which such space or areas encourage physical activity by adults and children. Any other issues determined to be relevant by the local or tribal government. Any other issues determined to be relevant by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in awarding grants under subsection
(a), shall award grants to no more than— 20 local governments; and 5 tribal governments. In awarding grants under subsection
(a), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall give priority to those local and tribal governments that serve communities with the highest concentrations of poverty. In order to qualify for a grant under subsection
(a), a local or tribal government shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, that the local or tribal government has entered into a partnership (for the purpose of conducting an assessment and making an inventory under subsection
(a)) with at least one of the following local community organizations: A nonprofit, community-based organization or entity. A developer or urban planning institution. An accredited college or university. A freestanding children’s hospital or center with expertise in child health and policy.