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Federal funding uncertainty leaves Meals on Wheels programs short; department explores reallocations
Summary
At a legislative oversight hearing, the South Carolina Department on Aging told senators it has received about half of expected federal funds and that several area agencies face shortfalls for meal delivery; officials described limited carry-forward funds, restrictive uses, and possible short-term reallocation options.
Columbia — The South Carolina Department on Aging told a legislative oversight subcommittee on Oct. 12 that it has received roughly 50% of its expected federal funding for the year, creating short-term stress on Meals on Wheels and other Older Americans Act services in some regions.
"So far this year, we've seen about 50% of our federal funds come through," Sayeda Galman, finance director for the South Carolina Department on Aging, told the committee. "Usually, we see about $24,000,000 in funding, and we have about 12 [million] right now."
Galman and Director Munn said the department has already sent carry-forward funds to area agencies on aging and that most remaining agency cash balances are restricted…
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