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Meals on Wheels
The new federal budget proposed by President Trump would end federal support for the Meals on Wheels program. Lacey Russell, Aging Nutrition Program Director for Tennessee says in 2015, the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability served more than 800,000 congregate meals, at nearly 200 senior centers, community centers, and other locations across the state. Meals are available to anyone 60 years old and older, at no cost. The network also served over 1.3 million home-delivered meals, known as Meals on Wheels. The program helps older Tennesseans who are sick or homebound get the food they need. Meals are designed to support good health and taste good. The meal delivery person also provides a friendly visit and a safety check. Meals are served at no cost, but donations are appreciated. Donations allow for more nutritious meals to be served to homebound older Tennesseans. In Tennessee, nearly half of the funding for Meals on Wheels comes from federal sources.
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