NY S08938

Allows individual taxpayers to voluntarily contribute any whole dollar amount to a "gifts to food banks fund" on their state income tax return beginning in tax year 2019, with contributions not reducing taxes owed.

Establishes a separate "gifts to food banks fund" under the custody of the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance to receive voluntary contributions and other appropriations or grants.

Directs the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to distribute fund monies as grants to regional food banks that collect and redistribute food donations to organizations serving persons in need, after legislative appropriation.

Requires the Comptroller to certify annually by February 1st the amount deposited in the fund during the preceding calendar year.

Requires the Commissioner of Temporary and Disability Assistance to submit an annual report by February 1st detailing fund disbursements, grant recipients, amounts awarded, and a financial plan for current and succeeding fiscal years.