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Letter from organization
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Dear [Representative/Senator Last Name],
On behalf of [your organization], I ask you to support $3,076 million in funding for meals for seniors in the House Omnibus Human Services bill. The health of vulnerable older adults in our communities depends upon this critical funding.
Funding has not kept up with the growing needs of older adults. Providers are already cutting home-delivered meals and closing nutrition sites. The Minnesota Association of Area Agencies on Aging projects that 487,000 fewer meals will be available to older adults in 2025 than in 2024, a loss of service for 1,900 seniors. To fully meet the demand, providers estimate they need $20 million per biennium.
At [organization] we [how you serve older adults in need of meals, the impact you make and why funding is so important. Include a story about a local situation, if possible.]
The Senior Meals & Services Coalition represents more than 30 nonprofit organizations across the state that provide Meals on Wheels and other meal services. The requested funds would be distributed through Minnesota’s aging network — a network of state, regional and local agencies. The services are targeted to frail seniors with low incomes and those living in rural areas and are delivered at a fraction of the cost of institutional care. People who receive services often don’t drive, live alone or have physical conditions that prevent them from preparing nutritious meals.
According to the Minnesota Department of Human Services, annual government payments for long-term services and supports for older adults are projected to grow 71% from 2023 to 2035. Home-delivered and group meals provided through the aging network are the most cost-effective ways to support older adults, often preventing more expensive emergency room or institutional care. Visit seniorservicesmn.org for more information.
[Organization] implores you to include a minimum of $3,076 million to meet the urgent nutritional needs of vulnerable older adults.
Thank you in advance for your support
Sincerely,
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Letter from an individual
Send via email:
Dear [Representative/Senator Last Name],
I am a constituent of yours from [location].
Please support $3,076 million in funding for meals for seniors in the House Omnibus Human Services bill. The health of vulnerable older adults in our communities depends upon this critical funding. [If the legislator is on the House Services Finance and Policy Committee or the Senate Human Services Committee, include: In your role in setting policy and finances for human services in the [House or Senate], your voice is particularly important, and I hope I can count on your support.]
This funding is supported by the Senior Meals & Services Coalition, representing more than 30 nonprofit organizations across the state. Funding would be distributed through Meals on Wheels and other meals programs and targeted to frail seniors with low incomes and those living in rural areas. People who receive these services often don’t drive, live alone or have physical conditions that prevent them from preparing nutritious meals. Home-delivered and group meals can be provided at a fraction of the cost of institutional care.
[Personal connection: Share how the lack of sufficient funding for senior meals and services impacts you, your loved ones or your community.]
Additional funds are urgently needed. Providers are already cutting home-delivered meals and closing nutrition sites. The Minnesota Association of Area Agencies on Aging projects that 487,000 fewer meals will be available to older adults in 2025 than in 2024, a loss of service for 1,900 seniors. Visit seniorservicesmn.org for more information.
I implore you to include at least $3,076 million in funding in the biennial appropriation to meet the urgent nutritional needs of older adults.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,
Name
Phone number, email (for contact)