Minnesota HF3586 establishes a regional food bank grant program and appropriates funds for food distribution.

Minnesota HF3586 establishes a regional food bank grant program to increase food availability for children, youth, and families. The commissioner of children, youth, and families must distribute grants to regional food banks and Minnesota Tribal governments based on the number of low-income households and unemployed persons in their service areas. Grant money can be used to purchase, transport, and distribute food and personal hygiene products at no cost to approved sites. The bill appropriates $10,000,000 for fiscal years 2027, 2028, and 2029.

Minnesota HF3586 establishes a regional food bank grant program and appropriates funds for food distribution.

Minnesota HF3586 establishes a regional food bank grant program to increase food availability for children, youth, and families. The commissioner of children, youth, and families must distribute grants to regional food banks and Minnesota Tribal governments based on the number of low-income households and unemployed persons in their service areas. Grant money can be used to purchase, transport, and distribute food and personal hygiene products at no cost to approved sites. The bill appropriates $10,000,000 for fiscal years 2027, 2028, and 2029.