This bill appropriates a total of $1,950,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to Second Harvest Heartland, which supports Minnesota's five Feeding America food banks. The funding is designated for several specific purposes: at least $850,000 each year is allocated for purchasing milk from Minnesota milk processors for distribution to food shelves; compensation for agricultural producers and processors for harvesting and packaging surplus fruits and vegetables; purchasing and distributing protein products from Minnesota sources; and $500,000 each year for purchasing produce from The Good Acre. Additionally, the bill allows for a small percentage of the funds to be used for administrative expenses.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that Second Harvest Heartland submit quarterly reports to the commissioner and relevant legislative committees detailing the expenditure of funds, the amount of commodities purchased, and the distribution of food. The base appropriation for this program is set at $1,950,000 for fiscal year 2028 and each subsequent year.