Grab-and-go meals

Section 308(b)(4) (42 U.S.C. 3028(b)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (E) A State may elect in its plan under section 307 to allow use of not more than 25 percent of the funds received by such State under subpart 1 of part C, calculated after any transfers under subparagraphs (A) and (B) are completed, to make meals available at congregate meal sites or other community locations for consumption by older individuals outside such sites and locations, such as carry-out or similar meals. A State electing to allow use of funds under the preceding sentence shall— (i) ensure that such allowable use complements the delivery of services through the congregate meals program under section 331; and (ii) notify the Assistant Secretary of such election, including a description of the amount and percentage of funds received by such State under subpart 1 of part C to be used for such purposes..