This bill, known as the Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026, seeks to significantly improve nutrition access and food security for older adults and individuals with disabilities by amending the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 and other related statutes. Its core purpose is to streamline application processes, extend benefit periods, and enhance support for these vulnerable populations across various federal nutrition programs. Key changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) include extending the certification period for elderly and disabled households from 24 to 36 months . The bill also introduces a standard medical expense deduction for elderly or disabled members, starting at $155 for fiscal year 2027 and adjusted annually for inflation, with states having the option to establish a higher deduction. Furthermore, it increases the minimum SNAP allotment from 8 percent to one-third of the thrifty food plan. The bill establishes two new streamlined application programs. The Elderly Simplified Application Program (ESAP) allows states to implement a simplified process for households where all adult members are elderly or disabled and have no earned income, featuring a 36-month certification period and prioritizing data matching for verification. The Combined Application Program (CAP) , developed in coordination with the Social Security Administration, targets households receiving Social Security disability or SSI benefits, aiming to reduce in-person interviews and increase participation through automated or simplified application models. To boost enrollment, the bill creates an Enrollment and Outreach Pilot Program , awarding grants to eligible entities to raise awareness and assist older adults, kinship families, and adults with disabilities in enrolling in SNAP. Priority is given to entities serving these populations, as well as those in high food insecurity areas, rural communities, and various underserved groups. Eligible activities include application assistance, tailored information dissemination, and transportation support. A significant provision addresses food delivery under SNAP , requiring the Secretary to notify retail food stores of existing delivery opportunities and authorize public-private partnerships for free or low-cost delivery. Crucially, it establishes a program to reimburse covered retail food stores for providing free grocery delivery to older adults and adults with disabilities who are unable to shop, provided the stores meet specific requirements regarding employee wages, no minimum purchase thresholds, and no surge pricing. States must submit plans detailing their delivery processes and reimbursement administration, with $500 million authorized annually for these reimbursements. Beyond SNAP, the bill strengthens other vital nutrition initiatives. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is reauthorized through 2031 with an additional $10 million appropriated annually, and its eligibility is expanded to include low-income adults with disabilities, not just seniors. The Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) sees increased authorized appropriations, expanding from $60 million in FY2027 to $100 million by FY2029, and extends eligibility to adults with disabilities. It also sets minimum ($35) and maximum ($80) individual benefits and extends the certification period to 36 months. To modernize SFMNP, the bill establishes Modernization Grants for state agencies to transition to electronic transaction technology and improve benefit utilization at farmers' markets. Furthermore, it creates an Infrastructure Funding for Farmers' Markets program, providing $50 million annually from the Commodity Credit Corporation for new or improved farmers' markets, particularly those serving older adults and adults with disabilities, with requirements for accessibility and local product sales. Finally, a Local Procurement Pilot Program is established, offering grants to entities to contract with agricultural producers to grow produce for nutrition services benefiting older adults and adults with disabilities, prioritizing underserved communities.