FORK Act of 2026

Key Points

• The FORK Act would create a new pilot program to help schools and local organizations buy or fix up vehicles to deliver summer meals to children. This focuses on grab and go meals that kids can pick up or have delivered rather than eating in a group setting.
• The program would prioritize rural areas and communities with high poverty rates. It aims to reach children who live far from traditional summer meal sites and might otherwise go hungry when school is out for the summer.
• Selected organizations can receive up to $100,000 for one year to cover the costs of these delivery vehicles. The bill sets aside $1 million each year from 2027 through 2029 to fund these grants across different states.
• Organizations that receive the money must report back on how many children they served and how many sites they visited. This information will help the government decide if the program should be expanded in the future.

Impact Analysis

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