AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF AGING, ADULT, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

Senate Bill 36 is an appropriation act for the Department of Human Services' Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill specifically establishes and funds the "Fight Senior Hunger Community Grant Match Program" with an appropriation of $400,000. This program provides state matching grants to Arkansas counties, cities, and qualified nonprofit organizations to help address senior hunger in their communities. To receive a grant, these entities must develop an approved plan to provide meals or food to senior citizens and secure local matching funds or in-kind contributions equal to at least half of the program's cost, with state grants capped at $20,000 per program. The bill requires Area Agencies on Aging to report annually on their senior food insecurity programs and expenditures.