Meals on Wheels America is engaged in ongoing advocacy to help local Meals on Wheels providers meet the needs of their communities. To that end, we advocate for Congress and the administration to advance funding and policies that support community-based Meals on Wheels providers, their volunteers and the seniors they serve.
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We are urging Congress to increase funding for senior nutrition programs, which provide life saving meals and services to millions of older Americans each year.
Why This Work Matters
Due to our rapidly growing senior population, increasing hunger and skyrocketing prices, the need for Meals on Wheels is increasing. Meanwhile, federal funding has not kept pace.
The Unmet Need
Insufficient federal funding is putting seniors at risk, stretching many providers beyond their maximum capacity. This is forcing some providers to make impossible choices, such as pause meal delivery, increase waitlists, reduce delivery days or shut down entirely.
As a national leadership organization, Meals on Wheels America is working to End the Wait® for seniors. Our vision: An America where all seniors live nourished lives with independence and dignity.
Dive deeper into the research, resources and updates shaping our advocacy for older Americans.
Quick, easy-to-read overviews of key issues impacting older adults and senior nutrition programs.
In-depth analysis and findings that highlight the growing needs of older Americans.
Explore key data and insights that highlight the impact of Meals on Wheels and the growing need for services nationwide.
Official statements and updates on policy developments, legislation and national priorities.
Explore the growing need for services and the number of seniors waiting for meals and support.
Across the country, too many older adults are waiting for meals and support. See how Meals on Wheels America is working to close the gap and ensure every senior gets the care they need.
