S.944

Keep Families Fed Act

Introduced·4/29/26

North Carolina S944 ensures $6 million in state funding for food security and youth programs annually, regardless of budget passage.

North Carolina S944, the Keep Families Fed Act, allocates $6 million annually from the General Fund to the Office of State Budget and Management starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This funding aims to tackle food insecurity by awarding grants to six nonprofit organizations: Food Bank of the Albemarle, Manna Food Bank, Action Pathways, Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations/Base Budget Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Apr 30

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 30

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Apr 30

Senate

Withdrawn From Com