Meals on Wheels asks Kendall County to match Boerne support and back transportation

A representative for Meals on Wheels told the court on March 24 that the program served roughly 1,940 older adults countywide, delivered about 56,090 meals to 308 clients across 14 routes last year, and operates with an annual budget near $2,000,000 of which roughly 17% comes from government sources.

The presenter (identified by first name Olivia in the record) asked the court to increase Kendall County’s investment to $100,000 to align with the city of Boerne and asked the court to support local transportation partnerships with Alamo Regional Transit to preserve access for older adults. She said increased county support would not directly increase the Texas Department of Agriculture match but would subsidize client contributions and program shortfalls. Commissioners asked for a breakdown of how the county funds would be allocated; the presenter said she could provide a line‑item breakdown for meals and operations.

Commissioners expressed support for exploring microtransit and regional solutions; the court did not take immediate funding action but directed staff to include the request in upcoming budget discussions.