The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6107, aims to enhance the collaboration between food pantries and homeless shelters in Connecticut to improve access to food and resources for individuals in need. To achieve this, the bill amends section 17b-790c of the general statutes by expanding the responsibilities of the food and nutrition policy analyst at the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity. The new legal language inserted into the statute emphasizes the promotion of coordination and cooperation between food banks and homeless shelters.

The bill's primary objective is to ensure that needy residents have adequate access to essential food and resources by fostering better relationships and operational synergy between these two critical support systems. By enhancing the role of the food and nutrition policy analyst, the bill seeks to create a more integrated approach to addressing food insecurity and homelessness in the state.