Bexar County Commissioners on Tuesday tabled a late-file request to allocate up to $129,500 to provide two months of emergency stop‑gap funding for Meals on Wheels San Antonio, saying private donations had temporarily filled a funding gap.

The request, introduced by Commissioner Rebecca Clay Flores, sought $129,500 to prevent the nonprofit from suspending meal delivery to roughly 350 lower‑need clients after the organization learned in September that pass‑through federal funding would drop by about $1.2 million for fiscal 2026.

“Given the backdrop of the government shutdown also working, we knew we had to act fast,” Meals on Wheels representative Vincent told the court, saying the group had been prepared to suspend service for 350 clients and that would have saved roughly $770,000 annually. He said community donors subsequently pledged about $641,000, which will maintain services into the first quarter.

Commissioner Clay Flores and other members stressed the broader need for a longer‑term strategy. Clay Flores said the Meals on Wheels delivery often doubles as the only wellness check many homebound seniors receive, and she urged county coordination with other partners.

Judge Peter Sakai said the county will convene a food‑security summit to coordinate public, nonprofit and private resources and announced an upcoming county food distribution event at Freeman Coliseum. Commissioners also urged Meals on Wheels and county staff to continue conversations about sustainable funding options for 2026.

The court voted to table the funding item so staff and the nonprofit could further evaluate the outlook and potential county roles. The motion to table passed by voice vote.