According to
information received by the Agency,
it appears that
the entire home delivered meal appropriation that the
legislature cut last year, then covered with stimulus funds and
pledged their intent to restore this year, has been cut again.
Changes would become effective July 1, 2010.
This
Fact Sheet
outlines the details of the problems that result from
these types of funding cuts.
If this is
approved, nearly $80,000 would have to be cut from the home
delivered meals program in our 18-county area. Because of the
importance of this service to recipients of home delivered
meals, interested parties are being urged to contact their
legislators to let them know the impact this cut would have on
them or on family members and friends.
We encourage people to make their
voices heard, now and throughout the process.
Handwritten letters and emails can
be directed to your
Senators and Representatives and share your thoughts on this
issue, here is
contact information for your
use.
Interested individuals might want to
follow the process through online or printed sources, radio
or television.
