“In this time of chronic food insecurity, it is critical that we increase access to foods that nourish and promote good health and well-being, particularly for our nation’s most vulnerable people. Dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt are nutritional powerhouses, packing essential nutrients that promote healthy immune function, hydration, cognition, mental health, bone health, and lower the risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

IDFA applauds Sens. Klobuchar and Marshall for their leadership on the Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2023, which would greatly improve access to these nutritious and healthy products for SNAP participants,” said Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO, International Dairy Foods Association. 

“Dairy foods are critical to providing the nutrients needed for healthy lives, including high-quality protein, calcium, vitamin D, and potassium. Unfortunately, nearly 90 percent of Americans do not meet their dairy intake recommendations. We thank Senators Klobuchar and Marshall for introducing the Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act, which would help encourage SNAP participants to choose healthful dairy products at the grocery store.

Ensuring all Americans have access to nutritious food is a key priority for NMPF and our dairy farmer members, and we look forward to continuing to work with the senators on ways to improve nutrition and health across the U.S.” said Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of National Milk Producers Federation.

“The Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act will increase access to nutritious dairy products among SNAP participants and remind people of the important role dairy plays as part of a healthy lifestyle. We thank Senators Klobuchar and Marshall for introducing this legislation,” said Steve Schlangen, AMPI Chairman of the Board and dairy farmer from Albany, MN.