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FeedMore warns reduced town donation could limit Meals on Wheels capacity; council asks for agreement
Summary
FeedMore Western New York told the Cheektowaga board that municipal funding helps close the gap between federal/state reimbursement and the full cost of home-delivered meals; a board member asked staff to seek a formal agreement about the town's contribution.
Colin Bishop, a representative of FeedMore Western New York, told the Cheektowaga Town Board the agency serves 385 town residents and is on pace to deliver about 96,000 meals in the region this year; he said municipal contributions make up part of the funding mix because federal, state and county reimbursements do not cover 100% of program costs.
"When we do lose funds, it might mean that there are future…
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