Washington Update: Critical Cuts Proposed
President’s FY26 Budget Proposal Cuts the Department of Health and Human Services by 26%
Critical Cuts Proposed: On May 2, the administration released President Trump’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026. While this proposal is not final, it sets the stage for critical funding negotiations—and the impact on senior nutrition programs like Meals on Wheels could be significant.
What’s in the Budget Proposal?
$163 billion in cuts to non-defense discretionary spending (a 22.6% reduction).
26% cut to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)—the main source of funding for Meals on...
