Nutrition Access for Flint Residents is a Bipartisan Priority

Congressman John Moolenaar is the author of the Safe Water and Nutrition Access Act, which was introduced last month. The legislation makes Flint eligible for federal aid for water infrastructure and nutrition.

President Obama specifically mentioned the need for more supermarkets in underserved areas of Flint during his remarks at Northwestern High School yesterday.

"Here in Flint there are whole neighborhoods that do not have a supermarket. We will have to figure out how to get supermarkets in those communities," said Obama.

Congressman Moolenaar made the following statement regarding President Obama's remarks:

“In his remarks, President Obama highlighted the need for greater nutrition access in Flint. I heard about this issue in my meetings with city residents and I have introduced legislation to address the problem. This legislation makes financing available to bring greater nutrition access to Flint. I hope more members of Congress will support the legislation and help address this important public health concern."

Nutrition Access in the Safe Water and Nutrition Access Act

Under the Safe Water and Nutrition Access Act, Flint qualifies for $5 million in financing that can be used to bring outlets for nutritious food to underserved parts of the city. Flint would also have access to $5 million in loans that can be used to distribute locally or regionally produced food.