A federal judge temporarily halted the Trump administration's federal funding freeze, but Meals on Wheels, a national nonprofit, remains concerned about the potential impact on its programs.
A federal judge granted a brief administrative stay on Tuesday, halting enforcement of the Trump administration's federal funding freeze just before it was set to go into effect. However, many programs across the country are still grappling with new uncertainty and questions, particularly those that rely on government funding.
On Tuesday, Scripps News spoke with Josh Protas, the chief advocacy and policy officer at Meals on Wheels, a national nonprofit committed to combating hunger and isolation among America's senior citizens. 'There is a great deal of confusion right now,' Protas stated. 'Meals on Wheels programs receive a substantial portion of their funding through the federal government, which is granted to state units on aging. These state units then pass the funding on to area agencies on aging, which in turn support local providers. So, this is not a direct benefit to individuals, and our understanding is that it would still be subject to the proposed funding freeze.' Approximately 37% of funding for Meals on Wheels programs nationwide originates from the federal government. This support helps to nourish and provide social connections to 2.2 million seniors annually. A loss of this federal backing would be a devastating blow, and the current uncertainty faced by providers and seniors alike is truly harmful.
FEDERAL FUNDING Meals On Wheels SENIORS HUNGER ISOLATION
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