This bill appropriates a total of $3,900,000 from the general fund for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support Second Harvest Heartland and Minnesota's five Feeding America food banks. The funds are designated for various purposes, including the purchase of milk, compensation for agricultural producers and processors for surplus commodities, and the acquisition of protein products. Specifically, at least $850,000 each year is allocated for milk purchases from Minnesota milk processors, while additional funds are earmarked for harvesting and packaging surplus fruits and vegetables, as well as purchasing produce from The Good Acre. The bill allows Second Harvest Heartland to allocate a small percentage of the funds for administrative expenses.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that Second Harvest Heartland submit quarterly reports to the commissioner of agriculture and relevant legislative committees. These reports must detail the expenditure of funds, the quantity of food purchased, and the distribution of these commodities to eligible organizations. The base appropriation for subsequent years is set at $1,950,000 for fiscal year 2028 and beyond.