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Milford senior center seeks $120,000 in added city support to sustain meal, homebound and staffing programs
Summary
The Milford Senior Center asked the Board for $120,000 more in FY27 funding (a $90,000 boost to the city grant and $30,000 for senior nutrition), citing a 91% increase in attendance since 2020, rising food and wage costs, and waiting lists for home-delivered meals and adult-day programs.
The Milford Senior Center recommended a $120,000 increase in city support at the April 22 budget hearing, warning that without added funds the center may have to reduce services, raise membership or meal fees, or draw down reserves.
Lenora Rodriguez, the center27s executive director, told aldermen the center now serves nearly 2,200 members (about 2,000 Milford residents and roughly 200 non-residents), reported a 91% increase in attendance since 2020 and said the senior-nutrition program serves about 70 homebound…
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