CT HB05831

Appropriates $10 million from the General Fund to the Department of Social Services for the supplemental nutrition commodities assistance program for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026

Increases the appropriation by 15% each fiscal year following the initial funding

Amends section 17b-791 to make the handling fee optional rather than mandatory for soup kitchens, food pantries, and emergency shelters

Handling fee of up to five cents per pound would cover costs incurred by the Connecticut Food Bank