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Meals on Wheels America Reacts to the Planned Restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Meals on Wheels Network Kicks Off Community Champions Week to Celebrate Impact Nationwide and Grow Support

Meals on Wheels America Issues Statement on Passage of H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025

Meals on Wheels America Adds First Giving Platform, Bloomerang, to Trusted Vendor Roster

Galley Joins Meals on Wheels America’s MORE Program To Help Bolster Local Provider Meal Production And Efficiency

Meals on Wheels America Issues Statement on Passage of House Budget Reconciliation Bill

Meals On Wheels America Remains Vigilant After OMB Memo Freezing Federal Grants And Loans Is Rescinded And Courts Delay Implementation

Meals on Wheels America Issues Statement on Potential Impact on Meals on Wheels Programs From Freeze on Federal Grants and Loans Outlined in OMB Memo

Meals on Wheels is concerned about the federal grant freeze, which risks critical Older Americans Act Nutrition Program funding, creating chaos for senior services and providers.

Possible Elimination Of Social Services Block Grant Program Puts Meals On Wheels Providers And Millions Of Older Adults At Risk

Meals on Wheels America Commends The Critical Efforts Of Local Meals on Wheels Providers In Communities Impacted By The Los Angeles Wildfires

Meals on Wheels America’s Jenny Young expressed support for those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires and the first responders aiding during the crisis. Local Meals on Wheels providers play a vital role, ensuring seniors are safe, supported, and connected despite service disruptions caused by poor air quality, evacuations, and power outages.

Meals on Wheels America And NANASP Disappointed Congress Failed To Include Older Americans Act Reauthorization In Continuing Resolution Package And Sound The Alarm On Dire Need For Increased Funding

Meals on Wheels America President and CEO Ellie Hollander and National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP) Executive Director Bob Blancato today issued this statement regarding the enactment of H.R. 10545 the American Relief Act to keep the federal government operating until March 14, 2025.

Meals on Wheels America Recognized In The 2024 Best Culture Awards Presented By Kudos®

Meals on Wheels America has been named a Culture Innovator in Kudos’ 2024 Best Culture Awards for the third year in a row. The organization excels in fostering a supportive, hybrid-flexible workplace and prioritizing employee engagement, mental health, and belonging through initiatives like cultural values, recognition programs, and equity-focused efforts.

Meals on Wheels America Commends Senate Passage Of Older Americans Act Reauthorization And Urges Swift Action In The House

Meals on Wheels America praised the Senate's unanimous passage of the bipartisan Older Americans Act Reauthorization of 2024, highlighting its critical role in supporting community-based nutrition and social services for adults 60 and older, their families, and caregivers.

Meals On Wheels Named In Fast Company’s Fourth Annual List Of Brands That Matter

Meals on Wheels America is proud to announce the inclusion of Meals on Wheels in Fast Company’s fourth annual Brands That Matter list in the Heritage Brands category. The list honors brands and individuals that do not merely create customers but resonate with individuals and communities in a profound way. Through captivating branding and marketing efforts, these companies and nonprofits have established relevance and impact on culture. The full list can be found on fastcompany.com and in the upcoming Winter print edition on newsstands beginning December 17, 2024.

Meals on Wheels America Releases New Research Highlighting The Positive Impact Of Social Connection Programs

Meals on Wheels America’s pilot study found that regular social interactions, through phone calls and in-person visits, significantly reduce loneliness in older adults, with 53% reporting improved emotional well-being and stronger social connections. The program highlights the importance of combating social isolation, a growing public health crisis.

Barilla And Meals on Wheels America Unite For Connection Kitchen Food Truck To Help End The Wait™ For Seniors Hoping To Receive Nutritious Meals And Meaningful Connection