This bill appropriates $5,000,000 from the general fund to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources for a grant to a South Dakota-based statewide food distribution organization. The organization is tasked with purchasing and distributing food to all counties in the state, specifically to food pantries. The bill mandates that at least $1,500,000 of the grant must be used to purchase food from local farmers and eligible producers, with the department providing guidance on qualifications for these producers.

Additionally, the bill requires the department to submit an annual report to a special committee until the grant is fully spent, detailing the expenditures, types of food purchased, and distribution organizations. It also stipulates that the secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources will approve vouchers for expenditures, and any unspent funds will revert according to existing procedures. The Act is set to take effect on June 30, 2026.