Appropriates $5 million to a South Dakota food distribution organization for purchasing and distributing food to food pantries statewide.

The bill allocates $5 million from the general fund to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources for a single grant to a statewide food distribution organization. This organization will purchase and distribute food to food pantries across all counties in South Dakota. The department must ensure at least $1.5 million of the grant is used to buy food from local farmers and producers. Annual reports detailing the grant's use must be submitted until the entire grant amount is spent. Any unexpended funds will revert according to state procedures. The act becomes effective June 30, 2026.

Appropriates $5 million to a South Dakota food distribution organization for purchasing and distributing food to food pantries statewide.

The bill allocates $5 million from the general fund to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources for a single grant to a statewide food distribution organization. This organization will purchase and distribute food to food pantries across all counties in South Dakota. The department must ensure at least $1.5 million of the grant is used to buy food from local farmers and producers. Annual reports detailing the grant's use must be submitted until the entire grant amount is spent. Any unexpended funds will revert according to state procedures. The act becomes effective June 30, 2026.