HB 1147
make an appropriation for the purchase and distribution of food by a statewide distribution organization.
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Bill overview
House Bill 1147 seeks to provide $5 million from the state’s general fund to a South Dakota-based organization responsible for distributing food across the state. The grant will support purchasing food, prioritizing local farmers and producers, and distributing it to food pantries in all counties. An annual report will track how the funds are spent and the food distributed. This initiative aims to bolster food security throughout South Dakota.
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Erik Muckey
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