ADRC flags $23,000 federal cut to Senior Nutrition Program; meal declines may force waiting list

Mar 23, 2026

Committee discussed a $23,000 federal cut to the Senior Nutrition Program, year‑to‑date declines in meals served and possible need for a waiting list or changed eligibility if funding does not improve.

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During the financial and statistical reports, Chair Ted Cushing noted the ADRC received the 2026 financial reports and that January meals served were down compared with prior years. The minutes record a $23,000 federal funding cut to the Senior Nutrition Program; functional screens are up and take about 8–12 hours to complete.

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