Category: Government funding

According to Meals on Wheels America, over 2 million seniors are served annually, yet millions more are on waitlists due to funding issues. Concerns over whether Meals on Wheels is ending have grown, but the program is not shutting down entirely, though its services are under significant pressure.

According to the Food Research & Action Center, the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provided 4.9 billion meals to more than 27 million children in 2022 alone, raising the question: Who funds school lunches in the US and how is this massive effort managed?. This complex system involves multiple layers of government, special provisions for high-needs areas, and other creative revenue streams to ensure students have access to nutritious meals.