Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and wife Gwen stacked cans of vegetables that will be distributed at the Neighborhood House on St. Paul’s west side. This comes after announcing $5 million will be allocated for food security from the American Rescue Plan.

Governor Tim Walz has officially announced $5-million in funding for Minnesota food shelves. The Governor made the announcement at the Neighborhood House food shelf.

Governor Tim Walz announced a $5M boost in funding to Minnesota food shelves on Monday ahead of the holiday season.

Minnesota food shelves are feeling grateful for new funding. State leaders say $5 million will be allocated before the end of the year. The one-time funding was announced Monday morning. The money is meant to support food shelves across the state that are seeing dramatic increases in needs.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced $5 million for food security funding amid increased visits to food shelves in Minnesota.