Establishes a special commission to investigate the sustainability of Massachusetts' emergency food network.

The bill establishes a special commission to study the sustainability of eligible emergency food providers, known as food pantries, in the Massachusetts Emergency Food Assistance Program (MEFAP). The commission will examine the strengths of food pantry programs and challenges they face, including workforce development, organizational sustainability, governance, succession planning, and capacity to meet resident needs. The commission will include representatives from various food banks and pantries, as well as state officials.

Establishes a special commission to investigate the sustainability of Massachusetts' emergency food network.

The bill establishes a special commission to study the sustainability of eligible emergency food providers, known as food pantries, in the Massachusetts Emergency Food Assistance Program (MEFAP). The commission will examine the strengths of food pantry programs and challenges they face, including workforce development, organizational sustainability, governance, succession planning, and capacity to meet resident needs. The commission will include representatives from various food banks and pantries, as well as state officials.