HF 1753

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 04/12/2021 05:54pm

A bill for an act
relating to economic development; appropriating money for food relief
infrastructure needs.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; FOOD RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS.
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new text begin $7,385,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of employment and economic development for grants to Minnesota food relief organizations
for infrastructure needs. This is a onetime appropriation. Of this amount:
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new text begin (1) $ 3,000,000 is for Keystone Community Services for the construction, renovation,
and equipment of a new community food site in Ramsey County;
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new text begin (2) $1,500,000 is for Southern Anoka Community Assistance for acquisition, construction,
renovation, and equipment of a new food shelf;
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new text begin (3) $1,500,000 is for 360 Communities for acquisition, construction, and equipment of
a new resource center and food shelf in Dakota County;
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new text begin (4) $1,000,000 is for Community Pathways of Steele County for acquisition, construction,
renovation and equipment to renovate and expand current food shelf location; and
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new text begin (5) $385,000 is for Wright County Community Action to expand volume of food rescue
distribution, including but not limited to staffing, transportation, supply costs, administrative
support, training, and volunteer training.
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