HOUSTON \u2013 A major change is coming to Meals on Wheels services in Houston, impacting hundreds of seniors across the area.<\/p>\n
After more than two decades of service, YWCA Houston announced it will transition its Meals on Wheels program to Interfaith Ministries (IM) beginning April 1, though officials say that date could change.<\/p>\n
According to YWCA Houston Board Chair Dr. Janice M. Beal, the transition is designed to ensure continued support for seniors who rely on the program.<\/p>\n
The organization emphasized that meal service will not be interrupted during the change.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe most important thing we want you to know is that your meals will continue without interruption,\u201d Beal said in a message to clients.<\/p>\n
Interfaith Ministries will take over meal delivery operations, and recipients are expected to continue receiving meals on their normal schedules without needing to take any action.<\/p>\n
Expansion will serve nearly 1,000 additional seniors<\/p>\n
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston<\/a> announced Monday it is expanding its Meals on Wheels program after being selected by the Harris County Area Agency on Aging.<\/p>\n Through the expansion, IM will begin serving approximately 950 seniors, many of whom were previously part of YWCA Houston\u2019s program.<\/p>\n The organization is already serving about 3,500 seniors across the Houston area.<\/p>\n The expansion also extends services into 17 additional zip codes south and southeast of downtown Houston, including:<\/p>\n Third Ward<\/p>\n Sunnyside<\/p>\n Magnolia Park<\/p>\n These communities include many older adults who depend on daily meal delivery and wellness checks to remain independent.<\/p>\n Focus on continuity of care<\/p>\n IM Houston leaders say maintaining consistency for seniors is a top priority during the transition.<\/p>\n