Revises law establishing Office of Food Security Advocate, and establishes certain conditions for use of monies appropriated to emergency food organizations.
This bill requires New Jersey's state-funded emergency food organizations (like major food banks) to allocate their state funds according to specific rules. At least 60% must support local distribution agencies (such as food pantries and soup kitchens), up to 30% can cover administrative costs or infrastructure, and 10% must be spent on New Jersey agricultural products or related investments. Food banks must develop data-informed plans for equitable support of local agencies and submit monthly reports on fund usage to the Office of the Food Security Advocate. These requirements are tied to continued funding, ensuring accountability in how state resources reach communities facing food insecurity.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Craig Coughlin
DDemocratic
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Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
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Yvonne Lopez
DDemocratic
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