Establishes Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant Program in Department of Agriculture; makes appropriation.
This bill establishes a Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant Program within New Jersey's Department of Agriculture. It provides grants of up to $50,000 to food recovery organizations (such as food banks, pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters) to cover costs for eligible equipment - like commercial refrigerators, freezers, trucks, and storage units - and up to 10% of grant funds for staff salaries and administrative expenses. The Department of Agriculture will administer the program, develop application criteria with the Food Security Advocate, and prioritize using federal or non-state funds before state money. The program aims to improve the safe storage and distribution of recovered food to address food insecurity.
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Introduced Feb 1, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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Alex Sauickie
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