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Meals on Wheels tells Depoe Bay budget committee it serves roughly 35 local clients; asks for continued support
Summary
Meals on Wheels (Oregon Cascades West) briefed the budget committee on service levels in the Depoe Bay area (about 35 deliveries/routes) and described funding mix (federal Older Americans Act funds ~40% plus fundraising); the group's request is included in the draft community support line.
A regional Meals on Wheels representative told the committee the program delivers meals to roughly 35 clients in the Depoe Bay area and described eligibility (age 60+, or 55+ for Native elders, and people with disabilities). The speaker said the program provides hot meals three days a week and cold meals when deliveries are canceled and noted local volunteers and one staff member at each meal site.
On funding, the representative said about 40% of the program’s budget comes from federal and state pass-through funds (Older Americans Act and state funds) and the remainder from fundraising and grants. Committee members asked clarifying questions about route details and local coverage and thanked the presenter for the service to older adults.
