DON’T LET OUR SENIORS DOWN – INCREASE FUNDING FOR MEALS ON WHEELS
DON’T LET OUR SENIORS DOWN – INCREASE FUNDING FOR MEALS ON WHEELS
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 which now collectively serves 2.8 million seniors each year.
This year’s March for Meals celebration comes at a time when eight out of ten local Meals on Wheels programs are still delivering meals to more older adults than they were prior to the pandemic, and operational and food costs are still soaring even while inflation slows.
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.
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 which now collectively serves 2.8 million seniors each year.
This year’s March for Meals celebration comes at a time when eight out of ten local Meals on Wheels programs are still delivering meals to more older adults than they were prior to the pandemic, and operational and food costs are still soaring even while inflation slows.
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.
TAKE ACTION
TAKE ACTION
“Now is an important time for us to unite to ensure that Meals on Wheels is there for all of our senior neighbors in need,” said Ellie Hollander, President and CEO of Meals on Wheels America. “In the face of soaring demand and costs that surpass our current resources, we need to come together as communities to bridge the gaps. I encourage you to participate by donating, volunteering or speaking out for seniors throughout March to play your part. We can’t do it alone – it takes all of us to save lunch for our seniors.”
“Now is an important time for us to unite to ensure that Meals on Wheels is there for all of our senior neighbors in need,” said Ellie Hollander, President and CEO of Meals on Wheels America. “In the face of soaring demand and costs that surpass our current resources, we need to come together as communities to bridge the gaps. I encourage you to participate by donating, volunteering or speaking out for seniors throughout March to play your part. We can’t do it alone – it takes all of us to save lunch for our seniors.”
JOIN THE CAUSE
JOIN THE CAUSE
You, too, can be a beacon of hope for Kenosha’s seniors. Whether it’s through a donation at KAFASI’s Donation Page or by stepping forward as a volunteer at KAFASI’s Volunteer Page, your contribution can make a world of difference. It’s more than just a meal; it’s a message of care, community, and compassion.
Together, we can ensure that the golden years for Kenosha’s seniors are filled with warmth, nutrition, and companionship. Let’s join hands with KAFASI and #SaveLunch for our cherished elders. Every meal delivered, every dollar donated, and every volunteer hour spent brings us closer to a community where no senior is left behind.
