Sourcewise representative warns state budget cuts could shrink services, including fewer Meals on Wheels deliveries

A commissioner who represents Sourcewise briefed the Senior Commission on the agency’s role as the area agency on aging and summarized its seven service categories: nutrition, caregiving support, Medicare/insurance information, supportive services, advocacy, isolation-reduction programming and workforce training. The commissioner said Sourcewise has strong activity in other parts of the county but is less well known locally.

The representative said recent state budget cuts will require Sourcewise to reassess which services to retain and how to allocate reduced funds. As an example, the representative said Meals on Wheels deliveries in Santa Clara County may be reduced from seven to five meals per week for eligible participants as part of cost adjustments. The representative emphasized that eligibility rules apply and that participants must contact the county Meals on Wheels vendor for enrollment details.

The commissioner also described a new farmers market nutrition voucher program for eligible seniors that provides vouchers for fruits and vegetables at participating market vendors; Sourcewise staff said they can share contacts and explore bringing the program to the Los Altos farmers market in a future season.

Commissioners and staff asked for contact information and follow-up; the representative offered to forward calendar and contact links for coordination.