Recent federal changes and budget cuts to the agency that oversees essential services, like Meals on Wheels programs, have raised concerns about the future support available to older Americans. Many seniors rely on these meal delivery services, and any reduction in funding could significantly impact their access to this crucial assistance.

It is important to advocate for these services. If you believe in the necessity of meal delivery for seniors, consider reaching out to your representatives in Washington. Urge them to support the continuation and protection of these vital programs during the restructuring of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Your voice can help make a difference for those who depend on this essential support.

We can’t afford to stay silent. Be the voice for seniors who need meal delivery services. Call your representatives on the phone, visit their websites to email, or write a card or letter to their in-district office and demand they protect these programs.

CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES:

U.S. SENATOR FOR OHIO BERNIE MORENO:
(202) 224-2315
(614) 469-2083
https://www.moreno.senate.gov/

U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN MARCY KAPTER:
(202) 225-4146
(419) 259-7500
https://kaptur.house.gov/

U.S. SENATOR FOR OHIO JON HUSTED:
(202) 224-3353
https://www.husted.senate.gov/

U.S. CONGRESSMAN BOB LOTTA
(202) 225-6405
https://latta.house.gov/

USE THIS SCRIPT TO URGE CONGRESS TO ACT:

Hello, my name is [YOUR NAME], and I’m a constituent from [CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE].

I’m calling (or writing) to strongly urge [YOUR SENATOR/REPRESENTATIVE NAME] to protect Meals on Wheels and oppose the HHS restructuring that threatens vital senior nutrition services. Local Meals on Wheels providers and the seniors they serve need assurance that there will be no disruptions to the federal funding provided through the Older Americans Act amid this upheaval and chaos. I am deeply concerned about the loss of legacy knowledge and expertise that will impact access to services critical to older Americans. I am asking that you prioritize the needs of seniors and demand answers from HHS leadership.

Thank you for your time and for taking action to protect older Americans.

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