A2892

Requires Department of Agriculture to establish program to make grants available to certain non-profit organizations for seafood gleaning operations; appropriates $250,000.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2892 establishes a grant program for nonprofit seafood gleaning operations, with $250,000 appropriated for initial grants and.

New Jersey A2892 mandates the Department of Agriculture to create a grant program for nonprofit organizations engaged in seafood gleaning operations. These operations involve collecting and donating excess fresh fish from various sources to emergency feeding organizations and local distribution agencies for low-income individuals and families. The bill appropriates $250,000 for initial grants and administrative costs. Nonprofits eligible for grants must operate a seafood gleaning program, with seafood donated to food assistance organizations.

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Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee