Resources
Social Security, Medicare, & Retirement

CBS19: GOP considering changes to Meals on Wheels has Spanberger releasing a survey

Apr 24, 2023
Fiscal Responsibility & National Debt
Good Governance
In the News
Social Security, Medicare, & Retirement

CBS19, ALEXIA WILLIAMS

One of the programs that would be cut in the GOP’s debt limit plan is Meals on Wheels, which delivers meals to homebound seniors and disabled people.

In response to the proposal, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-7th) released a survey on Monday on how this could impact seniors in Virginia.

Meals on Wheels started in 1954, but the Republican proposal wants to raise the age limit for adults who must be working in order to receive federal food aid.

According to a statement from Spanberger, this proposal of “shortsighted, ill-advised cuts to Meals on Wheels threaten a program with a track record of success throughout Virginia.”

With roughly two million meals delivered to a senior’s home in Virginia every year, this short survey encourages seniors in Virginia to share their stories, and how this change could impact the way they get their next meal.

To complete the survey, click here.

Recent Posts

Sep 5, 2024
Veterans' Issues

Spanberger Presents Widow of Virginia Vietnam War Veteran Sergeant Michael R. Spears with Bronze Star & Decorations He Earned for His Service

The Congresswoman’s Office Worked with the U.S. Department of Defense to Secure the Military Decorations Sergeant Spears Earned During His Service DALE CITY, Va. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger yesterday presented the widow of Retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Michael R. Spears — a Madison County resident and longtime member of VFW Post 1503 in […]

Sep 4, 2024
Economy & Jobs

Spanberger Hosts Workforce Training Summit with Virginia Business, Economic Development, & Education Partners

Spanberger was Joined by Speakers From Local Chambers of Commerce, Colleges & School Divisions that Serve Students in Virginia’s Seventh District, & Economic Development Agencies WOODBRIDGE, Va. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today hosted her 2024 Workforce Training Summit to bring together Virginia business owners, employers, and economic development, education, and industry leaders. Spanberger and panelists […]

Sep 4, 2024
Economy & Jobs

Spanberger Urges Evaluation of Arbitrary Education Requirements for Federal Contractors & Emphasizes Skills-Based Hiring

The Congresswoman’s Effort Is Supported by Northern Virginia Community College & the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce WOODBRIDGE, Va. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today urged the federal government to evaluate arbitrary education and experience requirements that exclude many skilled workers — including those who gained their skills at community colleges, through apprenticeships, and by enrolling […]