The Hunger-Free Campus Act aims to establish a framework for designating qualified institutions of higher education in Alabama as "hunger-free campuses." This act, administered by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, outlines specific eligibility criteria that institutions must meet to receive this designation. Key requirements include the formation of a hunger-free task force, the provision of information and access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), hosting food insecurity awareness events, and maintaining food pantries on campus. Institutions must also conduct surveys on food insecurity among students every two years and may partner with local organizations for these efforts.

Additionally, the act allows designated hunger-free campuses to apply for grants to support their initiatives, with funding prioritized for institutions with higher percentages of Pell Grant recipients. The commission is tasked with developing rules for the application process and administering the program, including the evaluation of grant requests and the monitoring of compliance with the established criteria. The act will take effect on October 1, 2025, and includes provisions for annual reporting on the use of grant funds and the effectiveness of hunger-free activities on campuses.