SEQUESTER HURTS MEALS ON WHEELS

Nearly 70% of Meals on Wheels survey respondents have reduced the number of meals served to hungry and homebound seniors. Among the findings survey respondents revealed:

▪   Programs have been forced to cut, on average, 364 meals per week;

▪   Over 70% are establishing or adding to existing waiting lists;

▪   Programs have increased their waiting lists on average by 58 seniors;

▪   40% of programs responding have eliminated staff positions; and

▪   One in six are closing congregate meals sites or home-delivered meal programs

Source: Meals on Wheels Assoc. of America, 6/4/13, Meals on Wheels