This bill aims to amend the distributions from the General Revenue Fund Account by transferring funds to the Aging and Adult Services Fund Account specifically for food services benefiting the elderly population in Arkansas. The legislative intent is to establish a pilot program for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, which will provide funding for meal services, including congregate meals at senior centers and home-delivered meals. The bill allocates up to $7 million for these services, with a portion set aside for the Fight Senior Hunger Community Grant Match Program, which incentivizes local governments and nonprofits to develop plans to combat senior hunger.

Additionally, the bill outlines the requirements for the grant program, including the need for local entities to submit a written plan for providing meals and demonstrate community support through financial contributions. The Department of Human Services will oversee the grant distribution, which can cover up to half of the program costs, with a cap of $20,000 per grant. The act includes an emergency clause, declaring the necessity for immediate implementation to address the increasing food insecurity among the elderly population in Arkansas, with the program set to begin on July 1, 2025.