Advocate: Tell Congress to Protect Older Americans
Senior hunger is an urgent crisis in America.
Right now, an estimated 2.5 million seniors are waiting for nutritious meals and moments of connection. We are urging Congress to increase funding for Older Americans Act (OAA) senior nutrition programs, which support the delivery of 244 million meals to 2.6 million older adults each year.
Now is a critical time for you to contact your members of Congress. This is where you can help — your voice makes a difference! Here are ways you can help:
Call Congress
A quick phone call is one of the most effective ways to make your voice heard.
Send A Postcard
Use one of the postcards we have prepared and share your message with elected officials.
Email Officials
Visit the Meals on Wheels America Advocacy Page and fill out the form to email officials.
Call Your Congress Members
A quick phone call is one of the most effective ways to make your voice heard. Use our suggested script to get started. Contact your elected officials’ Washington D.C. offices by dialing the Capitol Switchboard using our toll-free number:
When calling, you’ll need to provide your zip code and indicate whether you’d like to speak with your House representative or senator.
We encourage you to make at least three phone calls – one to each of our State senators and one to your representative.
Hello, my name is [YOUR NAME], and I’m calling from [CITY, STATE].
I’m reaching out to urge [REPRESENTATIVE/SENATOR] to support increasing funding for the Older Americans Act Title III-C Nutrition Program to $2.285 billion in fiscal year 2027.
This increased funding would address the high levels of unmet need — allowing local Meals on Wheels programs to increase their capacity and End the Wait for nutritious meals and moments of connection.
This investment would help ensure that every senior who needs Meals on Wheels gets it, allowing them to age with dignity.
Our seniors are waiting for you to take action. Please support this funding increase and protect the programs they depend on.
Thank you for your time.
Send A Postcard
Use one of the postcards we have prepared and share your message with elected officials. Call us at 254-752-0316 or email [email protected] to request postcards.
Email Your Elected Officials
To email your elected officials, Click Here to visit the Meals on Wheels America advocacy page. There you will find a form where you will simply type your name, home address and email to automatically send a message to your members of Congress asking them to increase funding for Meals on Wheels.
Information About Your Elected Officials
John Cornyn, Senator (R)
120 Constitution Avenue, NE, Hart Senate Office Bldg, Room 517, Washington, DC 20510
Tel: 202-224-2934
Ted Cruz, Senator (R)
2 Constitution Avenue, NE, Russell Senate Office Bldg, Room 167, Washington, DC 20510
Tel: 202-224-5922
Pete Sessions, Representative (R) TX-17
50 Independence Avenue, SW, Rayburn House Office Bldg, Room 2204, Washington DC
20515
Tel: 202-2256105
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!
For more information on how to advocate for our seniors, please contact Rachel Salazar at 254-752-0316 or [email protected].
No Senior Should Have to Wait
The growing demand for services means more support is needed for local providers. Your gift helps ensure older adults receive nourishing meals and care they depend on.