Section 160.1. Authority and purpose  


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  • This chapter is established by the Department under the act. The Program provides grant funds to county governments, regional food banks or emergency food providers for the purchase, transportation, storage and distribution of food to needy individuals who qualify as Program participants. The funds may also be used to repackage or process food for distribution to Program participants. This Program is intended to supplement the efforts of food pantries, soup kitchens, regional food banks, feeding programs, shelters for the homeless and similar organizations to reduce hunger.