Bill > SF1893

This bill appropriates $500,000 in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the state's general fund to the Minnesota commissioner of veterans affairs, specifically designated as a grant for Lutheran Social Services' CORE (Community Outreach and Engagement) program. The funding is intended to support two primary objectives: providing home-delivered meals to veterans residing outside of Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, and offering technical assistance, enrollment support, outreach, and volunteer recruitment services. The appropriation is considered a one-time allocation, with any unspent funds remaining available in the second year. Additionally, the bill requires Lutheran Social Services CORE program to submit an annual report by September 1 to the commissioner of veterans affairs and legislative committee leaders, detailing how the grant money was utilized and specifying the number of veterans and service members served by the program. This legislation aims to enhance support and meal services for veterans in Minnesota's more rural and suburban areas.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1893&ssn=0&y=2025