Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $30 million from General Fund to Food and Hunger Programs in Department of Agriculture.

This bill (A4286) allocates $30 million from New Jersey's General Fund to the Department of Agriculture for FY2026 food and hunger programs. It directly funds the state's six regional food banks, which distribute surplus food to food pantries and nonprofits serving low-income families, seniors, disabled individuals, and children. The funds will support food distribution networks after a November 2025 federal SNAP payment halt impacted approximately 800,000 New Jersey residents relying on food assistance. The appropriation is added to the existing FY2026 budget under "Food and Nutrition Services" (line item 05-3350). The funding is intended to prevent shortages as food banks face increased demand during federal program disruptions.