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 funds to the Department of Health and Human Services, Program No. 347, Public Assistance. The appropriation includes funds from the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, which will be used to provide grants to nonprofit organizations that meet specific criteria: they must provide food assistance, distribute food in ten or more counties in Nebraska, and qualify for the Emergency Food Assistance Program administered by the United States 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, ensuring that resources are available to support nonprofit organizations that play a critical role in addressing food insecurity among Nebraska's residents.