Amidst Funding Uncertainty, Meals on Wheels Asks for More Volunteers

Amidst funding uncertainty, Meals on Wheels asks for more volunteers

“Federal funding is in great flux right now and we’re very concerned and watching it closely,” Director of Development Jim Miller, said.

Local Meals on Wheels bracing for budget cuts - The Martha's Vineyard Times

Coordinators for a popular food delivery program for elders on Martha’s Vineyard are preparing for possible funding cuts from the federal government that could require them to pull back on deliveries. Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, which coordinates Meals on Wheels, has already decided to make fewer deliveries on the Cape in light of funding cuts. Instead of the usual five days a week, this month they are beginning to make deliverie…

North Miami agency struggles to sustain senior services amid funding cuts

A vital lifeline for homebound seniors in North Miami and nearby areas, including El Portal, Miami Shores and North Miami Beach, is now in jeopardy as a local social services agency faces another sudden funding cut. The move threatens to…

Meal program in jeopardy of closing

Funds running out for Meals on Wheels, Friendship Meals