Purpose

The bill would provide capital funding from the state’s general fund to support emergency food distribution by funding infrastructure improvements for food shelf facilities. The aim is to strengthen the capacity of facilities that distribute food to people in need.

Main Provisions

• Creates a capital appropriation from the general fund for emergency food distribution facilities.
• Funds are reserved to improve and expand the infrastructure of food shelf facilities.
• Eligible recipients for the grants include nonprofit organizations, federally recognized Tribes, and local units of government.
• The grants are intended to support emergency food distribution operations by enhancing facility infrastructure.

Administration and Use

• Grants are administered by the commissioner of children, youth, and families.
• The focus is on infrastructure improvements and expansion, not general operating expenses.

Fiscal Details

• Funding is authorized for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
• Source of funding is the general fund.
• The provided excerpt does not specify total dollar amounts or match requirements.

Significance and Impact

• Adds state-level capital funding to boost the capacity of food shelves to distribute food during emergencies.
• Expands access to funding for a broad set of eligible entities (nonprofits, Tribes, and local governments) to upgrade facilities.

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Relevant Terms general fund capital appropriation emergency food distribution facilities food shelf facilities infrastructure grants commissioner of children, youth and families nonprofit organizations federally recognized Tribes local units of government fiscal year 2026 fiscal year 2027