Minnesota Grocers Association Foundation grant funding provided for the Carts to Careers initiative, and money appropriated.

HF 1439 appropriates $750,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $750,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to the Minnesota Grocers Association Foundation. The funds support the "Carts to Careers" initiative, which provides job skills training, outreach, and scholarships for students pursuing careers in the food retail industry. The program aims to strengthen the workforce pipeline in Minnesota's food sector by covering training, certifications, and related development costs. This one-time appropriation directly benefits food industry workers and students seeking careers in grocery retail.