The FORK Act of 2026 establishes a pilot program to help rural and economically disadvantaged areas provide meals to children during summer months. The bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to award grants of up to $100,000 each to organizations in poor communities and rural areas to purchase, repair, or retrofit vehicles that can deliver meals to children when schools are closed. Priority is given to organizations serving areas outside major cities and communities with high numbers of low-income students, with grants distributed across different states. Grant recipients must use at least 90 percent of funds for meals and vehicle costs rather than administration, and must report on how many children they serve and which locations benefit from the program. The legislation funds this pilot program with $1 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2029, with the Secretary of Agriculture required to report to Congress within four years on the program's effectiveness.
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