President Trump's administration has announced a pause in funding federal grants and loans, raising fears about the continuity of the Meals on Wheels program. According to a leaked OMB memo, this decision is part of a review process of federal spending. Meals on Wheels representatives expressed that this uncertainty has created chaos for local providers, as they are unsure if they can continue serving meals to seniors—many of whom rely on this program for their daily sustenance. Although an administration official claimed that no direct benefits would be affected, concerns remain regarding the program's future.
"The uncertainty right now is creating chaos for local Meals on Wheels providers not knowing whether they should be serving meals today, which unfortunately means seniors will panic not knowing where their next meals will come from."
"The OMB memo footnote says the pause does not include assistance provided directly to individuals, yet Meals on Wheels is concerned about its future funding due to the memo's language."
Collection
[
|
...
]