Comments on: Council On Aging Fears Trump Budget Will End Program Funding

By: H F in Seminole

H F in Seminole — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 05:49:41 +0000

“Give me a break” – please take a break. Chill out and relax. Get away from politics for awhile.

By: Andrew Gibbs

Andrew Gibbs — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 14:23:08 +0000

The US Government only contributes 3% to the total Meals on Wheels budget.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 14:39:34 +0000

REGARDING:
“The so-called president cost the TAXPAYERS 3 MILLION dollars every time he goes to Maralago. He has gone for 7 consecutive weeks. In the last month we have spent 10 MILLION so that hypocrite can GOLF. Add to that the FORTUNE that is paid for Melanie and son to not live in the White House. ”

So-called? Nope, he really IS President. With the slate of nominees last time, we were in for a bad time whichever one was elected and he was it.

He didn’t decide what to pay for Secret Service protection. I doubt we are spending enough to protect him as it is, less than a penny per citizen per trip.

Protecting his family is also not HIS decision, nor is his wife a slave who must go wherever her master goes. Live with it. (When I get to be President, I’m moving my center of operations to Bluff Springs. DC be crazy.)

He’s not very smart, is a powerful liar, probably a sociopath who we elected to the Presidency — in part by running a lying probably sociopathic woman against him.

He does drive home the fact that elections matter and that the major political parties should nominate their candidates wisely and the American people who vote will pick among evil if forced to pick the lesser of many evils.

David for reality
and making it better

By: john

john — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 13:07:40 +0000

Too many people have relied on government for too long, families could do more to step up and help their aging folks get a meal, if these folks are well enough to still be at home who is to say they can’t cook for themselves, yes I have met lazy old people too. All of these organizations have a CEO, how much are they making? Drain the swamp President Trump, people need to get off their haunches help their elderly parents more. Drain it good.

And as far as the Gods church goes, it primary function is to feed the spiritual food of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and if physical hunger stands in the way, then meet that need first.

By: Give me a break

Give me a break — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 03:11:59 +0000

The so-called president cost the TAXPAYERS 3 MILLION dollars every time he goes to Maralago. He has gone for 7 consecutive weeks. In the last month we have spent 10 MILLION so that hypocrite can GOLF. Add to that the FORTUNE that is paid for Melanie and son to not live in the White House. Absolutely outrageous for this monster to cut out Meals on Wheels and other programs that help feed hungry seniors and children. Where is your famous fiscal responsibility, Republicans, when it comes to this GROSS waste of taxpayer money?!

By: gatorbait

gatorbait — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 23:36:27 +0000

Cutting Funding for Meals on Wheels to the Elderly, Cutting Funding for Breakfast and free lunches for elementary children living in poverty.. Is this going to make America great again.

By: Howie

Howie — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 02:53:17 +0000

I’m old and have worked all my life from the age of 15 to retirement. I’ve not asked anyone for assistance. Now I do have understanding that not everyone can land a great job throughout their lifetime. But please, people get out and get a job and go to work. Minimum wage does help. The Government is not our bank account. Families and communities need to come together and give money or food if you have it to the needy. Manna food bank is always acceptable to receiving food and pantry items. The festivals that go on in Seville Square every year could give some of their proceeds to Meals on Wheels. Gulf Coast Arts Festival, Seafood Festival. At Seville Quarter, the Gumbo Cookoff, the Chili Cookoff. The Frenkels who own Pensacola Fairgrounds could dig something out of their padded pockets and give. You businesses should stop keeping every little penny you make and give back if you can. Mardi Gras events and Krewe’s could give to the needy instead of a charity that already is funded by giant businesses and research. We give to you by attending your events. If Trump doesn’t do something, the USA will fall apart at the seams. Our past 8 years has been a setting up point for failure. It’s almost there now.

By: For a Safe America

For a Safe America — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 01:47:12 +0000

Folks, we need to be concerned about the security of our country. No one is saying we don’t need to take care of our elderly. Our government just doesn’t need to foot the bill. This is a great mission for churches, families and neighbors. Everyone can step up and help in these areas. Imagine the blessing that would be for both parties.

There is only so much money. I want a safe place for my children to live. The money has to come from somewhere. Give it a chance folks. Make America Safe!

By: anne 1of2

anne 1of2 — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 01:16:06 +0000

I delivered meals-on-wheels years ago in another state and I know the elderly are so happy to have a visitor it breaks your heart. I deal with as many elderly people as one person can handle and I will tell you many children are thoughtless. But on the other side of this coin, many elderly will not tell their children they are starving for fear of being put in a nursing home. This problem will work itself out and President Trump is correct in stopping debt that right now is taking food out of the mouths of our great grand children. Want money to feed your parent? Then knock off the $800.00 birthday parties for your kids. Feed your mom.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 00:28:38 +0000

Meals on Wheels costs less annually than one of Trump’s weekends in Florida. Food for thought…