Lutheran Social Services CORE program appropriation

This bill appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to provide a grant to Lutheran Social Services' CORE program. The funds support home-delivered meals for Minnesota veterans outside Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, along with technical assistance, outreach, and volunteer recruitment for member programs. Unspent funds from 2026 carry over to 2027. The CORE program must submit annual reports by September 1st detailing fund usage and the number of veterans served.