Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide financial support for food assistance programs targeting children and families experiencing food insecurity in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates money from the general fund to the commissioner of children, youth, and families.
• Grant to Every Meal: Specifies that the funds are for a grant to the organization Every Meal, which is responsible for supplying nutritious and culturally appropriate food.
• Target Beneficiaries: The focus is on children and families who face food insecurity, particularly over weekends when access to school meal programs is unavailable.

Significant Changes

• The bill establishes a specific allocation of funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, securing continuous support over this period to address food insecurity among children and families.

Relevant Terms

• Appropriation
• Food assistance
• Food insecurity
• Nutritious food
• Culturally appropriate food
• Grant
• General fund