Minnesota SF629 appropriates funds for the farm to food shelf program to purchase and distribute milk, protein products, and produce to food banks.

Minnesota SF629 allocates $1,950,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to Second Harvest Heartland. These grants support Minnesota's five Feeding America food banks. The funds are used to purchase milk, protein products, and produce from Minnesota sources for distribution to food shelves and other eligible charitable organizations. The bill requires quarterly reporting on the expenditure of funds and distribution of commodities.

Minnesota SF629 appropriates funds for the farm to food shelf program to purchase and distribute milk, protein products, and produce to food banks.

Minnesota SF629 allocates $1,950,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to Second Harvest Heartland. These grants support Minnesota's five Feeding America food banks. The funds are used to purchase milk, protein products, and produce from Minnesota sources for distribution to food shelves and other eligible charitable organizations. The bill requires quarterly reporting on the expenditure of funds and distribution of commodities.