HF 1164

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 02/19/2025 11:14 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to low-income support; appropriating money for a grant to Greater
Minneapolis Council of Churches for drop-in support services.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; GREATER MINNEAPOLIS COUNCIL OF
CHURCHES DROP-IN SUPPORT SERVICES.
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new text begin $250,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $250,000 in fiscal year 2027 are appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner of children, youth, and families for a grant to Greater
Minneapolis Council of Churches to provide drop-in support services. Grant funds must be
used to provide:
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new text begin (1) hot, prepared meals and takeaway food bags that increase access to nutritious, healthy,
and culturally appropriate food;
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new text begin (2) hygiene supplies, including towels and washcloths, toothpaste and toothbrushes,
shampoo and soap, menstrual products, and clean clothes and undergarments;
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new text begin (3) hats, gloves, hand warmers, and blankets; and
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new text begin (4) access to resources for housing, employment, and social services.
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