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This bill creates a new grant program administered by the Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families to provide funding to regional food banks and federally recognized American Indian Tribes or Bands in Minnesota. The grants, totaling $10 million per fiscal year in 2026 and 2027, will be distributed according to the federal The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) formula, with the commissioner having flexibility to adjust allocations based on community needs. Recipients can use the funds to purchase, transport, and distribute food to individuals and families in need, with an additional provision allowing the purchase of personal hygiene products like diapers and toilet paper. Food banks and Tribes must comply with TEFAP regulations, maintain detailed records of expenditures, and submit reports to the commissioner as specified. If any ineligible expenditures are identified, the recipient must repay those funds to the general fund. The goal of the program is to increase food availability for vulnerable populations across Minnesota by supporting regional food distribution networks.

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