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Older adults across Los Angeles County could lose critical services that support their health, independence, and dignity.

The California Department of Aging is proposing changes to the distribution of Older Americans Act funding across the state, including a 17% budget reduction for Los Angeles County. This could reduce essential services for older adults such as home-delivered meals, congregate dining, senior centers, case management, transportation, and caregiver support.

State leaders can still revise the funding formula before it is finalized. Your voice can help protect services, ensure funding reflects Los Angeles County’s needs, and prevent harmful cuts.

Simply submit a public comment to the Department of Aging by 5:00 p.m. on May 12, 2026, via email at: CA2030@aging.ca.gov. You can access a template letter here.

Read our op-ed on this topic in today’s Santa Monica Daily Press here.

Did you know Meals on Wheels West also runs a client pet pantry for 50+ dogs, cats and a cockatiel (!!). Due to the severely limited funding we have, the pet pantry is completely fueled by in-kind donations from neighbors like y'all (and we can't thank you enough!)

We just received a call that one of our pickiest clients - Jeepers - is running out of his special wet food, and we are out!

If you're in a position to help a sweet pup who keeps his aging mom company everyday, the case of Ceser Wet Loaf in Lamb that Jeepers loves can be found at the tip top of our Amazon wish list - it will automatically ship to our office, but if there's any issue, the address is 1823-A Michigan Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404. Happy to also take donations in person at the office if you prefer to shop elsewhere and bring it in.

Char (his mom), Jeepers and the Meals on Wheels on West team appreciates you all.

And obvs - not the best shot, but Jeepers pic for tax.

https://preview.redd.it/vxutc612okzg1.jpg?width=697&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4dded417fd34e6aa164e8f200f20a6008dcb426a

Your voice matters - help protect aging services in our coastal communities