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Together, our voices are amplified and we can make a huge difference.

SPEAK UP
FOR SENIORS

Together, our voices are amplified and we can make a huge difference.

    TELL CONGRESS TO PROTECT OLDER AMERICANS

     

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    Meals on Wheels is powered by people just like you. Together, we are millions of seniors, volunteers, dedicated staff, and donors strong. We need your help to fund and protect the programs that support older adults.

    Scroll down to read about our legislative priorities and the latest news and updates on our efforts. Or, jump right in to take action by clicking the button below.

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    ENSURE MEALS ON WHEELS IS THERE FOR SENIORS FOR ANOTHER 50 YEARS AND BEYOND!

    Each March, Meals on Wheels celebrates the historic day in 1972 when a national nutrition program for seniors was added to the Older Americans Act. This legislation supported the rapid growth of the Meals on Wheels network that now collectively serves 2.8 million seniors each year.

    Now is a critical time for you to support your local Meals on Wheels and urge Congress to protect, strengthen and invest in these proven and effective programs by increasing federal funding so that it is available to every older adult in need for decades to come.

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    The Older Americans Act Nutrition Program is a vital safety net supporting Meals on Wheels programs across the country. #MarchForMeals

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    Meals on Wheels Legislative Agenda for Congress

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    FACTS AND RESOURCES

    Our nation’s senior population is growing exponentially, outpacing the resources available to serve vulnerable older adults and putting their health and well-being in jeopardy. Meals on Wheels is a proven and effective public-private partnership that promotes health and improves quality of life for our nation’s seniors.

    Review our latest National and State Fact Sheets and issue briefs to learn about the escalating problem of senior hunger and isolation, and how leveraging the existing Meals on Wheels network keeps seniors healthy and independent at home, out of costly healthcare alternatives.

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