SF3895

Purpose

This bill creates a one-time Emergency Food Shelf Programs appropriation from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families. The money is intended to support emergency food shelf programs and food banks, and it is to be distributed as quickly as possible. The funds remain available through June 30, 2027. The appropriation is authorized under Minnesota Statutes section 142F.14.

Main Provisions

• Source and recipient: A one-time general fund appropriation to the commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families for Emergency Food Shelf Programs and for food banks.
• Programs supported: Emergency food shelf programs and food banks.
• Timing and distribution: Funds are to be distributed as quickly as possible and are available until June 30, 2027.
• Legal authority: The appropriation is made under Minnesota Statutes section 142F.14.
• Fiscal year: Applies to fiscal year 2026.

Relationship to Existing Law

• This is a one-time emergency expansion of funding for emergency food programs, not a permanent or ongoing appropriation.

Administration and Oversight

• Administration is handled by the commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families.

Implementation Considerations

• Rapid access to funds is emphasized to respond to immediate needs at emergency food shelves and food banks.
• The funding window ends in mid-2027, providing a deadline for program use.

Potential Impacts

• May increase the capacity of emergency food shelves and food banks to serve residents facing food insecurity in the short term.

Notes on Scope

• References to the general fund, the commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families, emergency food shelf programs, food banks, and Minnesota Statutes section 142F.14 are explicit in the bill text.

Relevant Terms - Emergency Food Shelf Programs appropriation - general fund - commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families - food shelf programs - food banks - Minnesota Statutes section 142F.14 - one-time emergency appropriation - fiscal year 2026 - available until June 30, 2027