This bill aims to appropriate funds for food assistance in Nebraska, specifically allocating $10,000,000 for the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 from federal sources to the Department of Health and Human Services. The funds will be directed to Program No. 347, Public Assistance, and are intended for grants to nonprofit organizations that meet specific criteria: they must provide food assistance, distribute food across ten or more counties in Nebraska, and qualify for the Emergency Food Assistance Program managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Additionally, the bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval. This urgent measure reflects the Legislature's intent to enhance food assistance efforts in the state, addressing the needs of vulnerable populations through targeted funding.