Leadership at Meals on Wheels has raised alarms following substantial cuts within Health and Human Services that resulted in a loss of 40% of staff in the Administration for Community Living. These staffing reductions directly threaten the funding that Meals on Wheels relies on to provide essential meals to homebound elderly individuals across the Portland metro area. CEO Suzanne Washington has voiced deep concerns about the implications of diminished resources on their ability to serve this vulnerable population effectively.
The recent cuts to Health and Human Services, which eliminated 40% of the staffing in the Administration for Community Living, have put Meals on Wheels at risk.
CEO Suzanne Washington emphasized that the reduction in staff directly affects the funding essential for serving meals to the homebound elderly.
Without the necessary funding, Meals on Wheels faces challenges in continuing its crucial services for the elderly population across the Portland metro area.
The alarm is being sounded by Meals on Wheels leadership as they navigate these difficult funding challenges posed by significant government cuts.
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