Meals on Wheels San Antonio to suspend meal delivery services for hundreds due to funding cut

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Deliveries will continue through the week of Oct. 27 before services are paused for an ‘undetermined length of time’
Andrea K. Moreno, Digital Journalist
Published: October 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Updated: October 14, 2025 at 10:36 PM

SAN ANTONIO – Meals on Wheels San Antonio, a nonprofit that delivers meals to homebound residents in the San Antonio area, announced it will suspend meal delivery services for hundreds of clients starting the week of Nov. 3.

The suspension follows a “significant funding reduction” from the Alamo Area Council of Governments, the nonprofit said in a news release.

“This is one of the most difficult decisions we’ve ever had to make,” said Vinsen Faris, CEO of Meals on Wheels San Antonio. “We know how much these meals and visits mean to our clients — they provide nourishment, companionship, and safety
AniMeals, a companion pet food service that several clients depend on, will also be affected by the suspension, Meals on Wheels San Antonio said.

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Oh I guess this is one of those “Democrat” programs, huh?

For I was hungry and you fed me…

You ahole MFers! Denying food to seniors including veterans.

[we can do it]

1. FAFO

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3. San Antonio is a blue city

In a red state.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

2. Didn't Texas vote for Trump?

Well, gosh. What could possibly go wrong?

[SARose]

4. San Antonio is a blue city

Nt

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

5. Yes, but it's inTexas, and it's the total state vote that matters.

Texas as a state voted for Trump. Why any true blue Democrat would voluntarily live in Texas escapes me.

I'm in New Mexico, the bluest of blue states. It's why I moved here from Kansas some 15 years ago.

[synni]

6. A lot of us can't afford to move.

[Torchlight]

7. For many of us, our jobs, homes, family and friends are here

That's why I stay. I'd think my convictions weak if I acquiesced and retreated elsewhere.

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8. I live here because I love it

- warts and all.

Texas is not one big homogenized red state. We have bat shit crazy lefties, fascist righties and everyone in between including moderate Republicans and conservative Democrats.

Do I like the political decisions my family and neighbors make? No I do not. I cannot for the life of me understand why so many vote against their own self interests but that is their right.

I travel the back roads of this beautiful state a lot. I see the dying towns. Towns that lack schools, grocery stores and gas stations. Towns where more than 50% of the population are widows over the age of 65. I also see dying towns where no Democrat before Beto had ever visited to talk to Texans about their vision for the future. I see uncontested races by the dozens in this state. I see young Republican candidates for school boards, county commissioners, mayors, etc. but very few Democrats.

I see FAFO moments happening in my own family. You know what each of them says? “I never thought this would happen to me.”

No place is perfect - including New Mexico. All we can do is listen more, work harder, and pray - a lot.

Love and light

Rose

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

9. Thank you for that.

New Mexico is far, far from perfect.

I moved here in 2008 when I was divorcing. While this state is, as already said, far from perfect, moving here was the perfect choice for me. I'd looked at other parts of the country, including the east coast and the Pacific northwest. I like to say that Santa Fe kept calling my name.

I also often say that we live in a wonderful country with fifty wonderful states. So what if there are some states you couldn't pay me to live in. You'd say the same thing about different states.

[Javaman]

10. your compassion for those of us who can't leave red states, apparently knows no bounds. nt

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11. It's hard, right?

Sometimes I question my own sanity and my beliefs.

Other times I stand there with my mouth hanging open at the abject stupidity.

🙄🤣

[Javaman]

12. mmm okay.nt