The Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026 is a comprehensive bill designed to make it easier for older adults and people with disabilities to access food assistance programs. The bill makes several key changes to existing nutrition programs to reduce barriers and increase participation.

The bill streamlines the application process for food assistance by extending certification periods from 24 to 36 months, so eligible people don't have to reapply as often. It creates two new simplified application programs: one specifically for elderly and disabled people with no earned income, and another that coordinates with Social Security to automatically enroll people receiving disability benefits. The bill also increases the standard medical expense deduction for elderly and disabled individuals, which helps more people qualify for benefits.

To help people actually use their benefits, the bill establishes a food delivery program that reimburses grocery stores up to $10 per delivery for bringing food to homebound seniors and disabled adults. It also funds outreach and enrollment assistance through grants to community organizations, and expands farmers' market programs for seniors to include people with disabilities. Additionally, the bill invests in modernizing farmers' markets with electronic payment systems and creates programs to support local food production and infrastructure.