The new program aims to address food access issues. In Marion County an estimated 170,990 residents live in food insecurity.

The market, coming to the Devington neighborhood on the northeast side, is run by the Indiana Black Farmer's Co-op.

Over 30 people contributed to the report, which covers changes in food waste, food access, health, agriculture and the food economy.

Indiana has a nearly 19-percent "food hardship" rate for households with children.

SNAP and other food assistance is up for renewal through the Farm Bill that is in a U.S. House conference committee.

The funding from the State Department of Agriculture was announced Monday by Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, who says food banks "are doing truly extraordinary things."

A company that processes SNAP transactions at farmers markets across the U.S. will shut down at the end of the month.

An annual report measures the rate of food insecurity in Indiana slightly under the national average.

The money will fund Cleo's Bodega - a micro-grocery store that sells fresh meats, vegetables and packaged foods.

Glick Philanthropies is awarding more than $300,000 to Hoosier nonprofits fighting food insecurity.