Establishes a special commission to investigate the sustainability of Massachusetts' emergency food network.
The bill establishes a special commission to study the sustainability of food pantries in the Massachusetts Emergency Food Network. The commission will assess workforce development, organizational sustainability, governance, and capacity to meet resident needs. It will also compare state practices of providing emergency food assistance with those of providing emergency housing assistance. The commission will submit a report with recommendations to the General Court within 18 months of enactment.
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