HF3624

Purpose

• To provide state funding for food shelf programs in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Section 1 allocates 5,392,000 dollars in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of children, youth and families.
• The funds are for the Minnesota Food Shelf Program, under Minnesota Statutes section 142F.14.
• The appropriation is added to the base, meaning it becomes part of the ongoing annual funding for these programs.

Significance and Impact

• Establishes a dedicated funding increase for food shelf programs starting in FY2027.
• Uses general fund money to support operations of food shelves (e.g., food banks/pantries) managed under the Minnesota Food Shelf Program.
• By being added to the base, the funding level is intended to continue in future years as part of the program’s ongoing budget, barring further legislative action.

Relationship to Existing Law

• Funds are provided under the Minnesota Food Shelf Program and referenced to Minnesota Statutes section 142F.14.
• The appropriation is described as being added to the base, indicating an increase to the ongoing baseline rather than a one-time grant (as of FY2027).

Administrative Details

• The recipient is the commissioner of children, youth and families.
• The funding is part of the state budget process for food assistance and related services.

Potential Considerations

• Future budgeting will determine whether the base increase persists beyond FY2027.
• The statute does not specify exact program activities beyond supporting “food shelf programs,” leaving details to agency implementation and future appropriations.

Relevant Terms - appropriation - general fund - Minnesota Food Shelf Program - commissioner of children, youth and families - Minnesota Statutes section 142F.14 - base (appropriation added to base) - fiscal year 2027 (FY2027) - food shelf programs - budget baseline - food banks / pantries (implied by "food shelf programs")