Celebrated every May, Older Americans Month (OAM) is led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Established in 1963, OAM is a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving older adults in our communities. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” focuses on prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging. It encourages older adults to take an active role in their health — advocating for themselves, accessing preventive care, and making informed decisions that support independence. This...

Cabarrus Meals on Wheels was honored to receive the 2025–2026 Subaru Share the Love® Event donation from Subaru Concord during our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Atrium Health Ballpark. The special on-field check presentation celebrated more than a generous gift—it recognized a long-standing partnership rooted in compassion, community, and a shared commitment to supporting homebound seniors across Cabarrus County. A Night to Celebrate Volunteers and Community Partnership This year’s Volunteer Appreciation Event brought together volunteers and staff for an...

For more than three decades, the Cabarrus Meals on Wheels route covering Midland has been a dependable presence in the community, providing care, connection, and nourishment to the seniors who rely on it. Rain or shine, through holiday weeks and even months with a fifth week, seniors along Route 11 have always known they could count on a knock at the door, a warm meal, and a friendly hello. At the heart of that consistency is Becky Barbee, a dedicated volunteer, and the faith-filled commitment of Bethel Church with support from the greater Midland community. January 2026 marked Becky’s 34th...

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...