The Greenfield Recorder and Athol Daily News this week published an article called Meals on Wheels providers sounding alarm amid looming budget deficit. The Meals on Wheels program projects significant funding deficits in the coming year. We appreciate these local papers’ attention to this issue and journalist Erin-Leigh Hoffman’s efforts to hear from multiple people involved and present a full picture of the situation.
If you or a loved one receive Meals on Wheels through LifePath or another provider, and are concerned about funding for this important program, one thing you can do is call your state and federal elected representatives and let them know what the meals mean to you. These personal stories help them do their work of advocating for the programs effectively. If you live in Massachusetts, Mass Aging Access has a simple form you can use to email your reps.
LifePath has been delivering Meals on Wheels for over 50 years, and we’re not going anywhere. We’ll be right here with you advocating for the resources this program needs and delivering as many meals as resources allow. If you or a loved one needs help, don’t hesitate to call us.
