The bill proposes a one-time appropriation of $5,000,000 from the strategic investment and improvements fund to the agriculture commissioner for the establishment of a food distribution facility grant program. This funding is designated for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, and is intended to support the construction of a statewide charitable food distribution and logistics facility. Eligible expenses for the grant funds include site acquisition, architectural and engineering costs, labor, equipment, and materials.

To qualify for the grant, recipients must provide matching funds from nonstate sources, amounting to one dollar for every dollar received from the agriculture commissioner. Additionally, entities that receive funding are required to submit annual reports to the agriculture commissioner detailing the use and effectiveness of the funds. This initiative aims to enhance food distribution capabilities within the state, addressing food insecurity and improving logistics for charitable food efforts.