Notice (8): Trying to access array offset on value of type null [APP/Controller/Component/ParamsComponent.php, line 114]
Meals on Wheels America News - Deadline Approaching: Protect Meals on Wheels Funding - Arlington, VA
Edit

Meals on Wheels America News - Deadline Approaching: Protect Meals on Wheels Funding

Clubs and Organizations

September 18, 2025


The clock is ticking. Congress must take action on funding for the Older Americans Act (OAA) Nutrition Program by Sept. 30, when current funding expires. This funding is the very foundation that federally powers Meals on Wheels nationwide. 

Millions of older adults face food insecurity, uncertain if or when help will come - and tens of thousands are already stuck on waitlists for Meals on Wheels. Local programs have continued to face devastating choices: cutting back services, turning people away or, in some cases, closing their doors entirely. Rising food and operational costs mean the dollar isn’t going as far, and flat funding is not enough; we need Congress to provide increased sustainable funding

Without this, we will fall further behind. 

This is the moment for every voice to be heard. If lawmakers don’t hear from their constituents loud and clear, seniors’ needs could be overlooked.  

EMAIL CONGRESS NOW

Together, we can make sure Congress hears that seniors cannot wait any longer for nutritious meals and social connection. With your help, we can work to end waitlists and ensure no senior is left behind. 

It only takes two minutes, but your message could make all the difference. Before September ends, please join us and thousands of others in urging Congress to protect and increase funding for the OAA Nutrition Program. 

Thank you for standing with us and the seniors who need us most.  

--
Julia Martinez Harrington 
Senior Director, Government Relations 
Meals on Wheels America