The bill addresses hunger relief in Washington State by making appropriations for various programs aimed at improving food security for vulnerable populations. It recognizes the negative impacts of food insecurity, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlights the increased need for support among low-income households, particularly seniors, families with children, and individuals with disabilities. The bill includes a total appropriation of $28 million for fiscal year 2023, with specific allocations of $20 million for grants to hunger relief organizations, $2 million for a fruit and vegetable incentives program, and $6 million for senior nutrition services.

Additionally, the bill establishes provisions to ensure that any part of the act that conflicts with federal requirements will be inoperative only to the extent of the conflict, allowing the remainder of the act to remain effective. It emphasizes the urgency of the situation by declaring an emergency, which allows the act to take effect immediately upon passage. The legislature aims to provide essential support to those most affected by the loss of federal food assistance, ensuring that food banks and nutrition programs can continue to serve the community effectively.