HF3385

HF3385 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Emergency support food shelves and food banks funding provided, and money appropriated.

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

Provide a one-time emergency funding allocation to support emergency food shelves and food banks in Minnesota. The money comes from the general fund and is intended to help respond quickly to urgent food needs.

Main Provisions

In fiscal year 2026, an amount is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of children, youth, and families for food shelf programs and for food banks.
This is a one-time emergency appropriation, not an ongoing, recurring funding source.
The appropriation is intended to be distributed as quickly as possible to eligible programs.
The funds are available until June 30, 2027.
The appropriation is authorized under Minnesota Statutes section 142F.14.

Significance / Changes to Existing Law

Creates a new, time-limited funding mechanism specifically for emergency support to food shelves and food banks.
Accelerates the distribution process to get aid to emergency food providers rapidly.
Highlights a dedicated use of the general fund for emergency food assistance through the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

Fiscal Details

Source: General Fund.
Recipient: Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families.
Availability: Fiscal year 2026, with funds remaining available through June 30, 2027.

Implementation Notes

Ties to Minnesota Statutes section 142F.14 for program authority.
Focuses on rapid deployment to address urgent hunger needs via emergency food shelves and food banks.

Relevant Terms - emergency food shelves - food banks - general fund - commissioner of children, youth and families - Minnesota Statutes section 142F.14 - fiscal year 2026 - one-time emergency appropriation - distribute as quickly as possible - available until June 30, 2027

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 17, 2026	House		Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Children and Families Finance and Policy

Citations

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