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McPherson Meals on Wheels Continues Uninterrupted Despite Federal Funding Cuts

Local program's diverse funding model proves resilient as neighboring communities struggle

Greg Loving

11 Jun 2025 • 2 min read

While Meals on Wheels programs in Great Bend and El Dorado face uncertain futures following federal funding cuts, McPherson's meal delivery service for seniors continues operating without disruption, according to reporting by KWCH. The McPherson Hospital-run program, which has never relied on federal dollars, maintains stable operations through a combination of state funding, community donations, and United Way of McPherson County support. "Even if we lose one resource, we'll still have the other three to draw from," program director Connie Greenan told KWCH, whose service provides vital nutrition to seniors like Kathy Jones, a local resident with macular degeneration who depends on the daily meal deliveries. As Great Bend's program loses federal funding for the first time in nearly 50 years, McPherson's diversified funding approach serves as a model of community resilience, ensuring that vulnerable seniors continue receiving both nutritious meals and the friendly daily check-ins they've come to rely upon.