1. (a) The purposes of the Program are to:

   1. (1) provide funding to assist emergency food providers in purchasing food for needy individuals;
   2. (2) encourage needy individuals to become self-sufficient; and
   3. (3) distribute information on the State's earned income tax credit established under § 10-704 of the Tax--General Article.
2. (b) When feasible and cost effective, food purchased under the Program shall be produced, grown, and harvested in the State.

Added by Acts 2007, c. 3, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007.