MI HB5194

Appropriates $12,500,000 from the state general fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2025-2026

Designates the full amount as a one-time appropriation specifically for food pantry grants

Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to allocate funds to community food pantries throughout the state

Restricts grant usage to assisting individuals and families in immediate need of hunger relief

Contains no federal, local, or private revenue components—entirely funded through state general purpose funds