Meals On Wheels waiting lists grow as Texas braces for federal funding cuts

Henry Van de Putte, CEO of Meals on Wheels Central Texas, preps to-go meals for a Meals on Wheels food drop-off in Austin on Wednesday. Van de Putte has been leading the nonprofit organization since 2022. (Credit: Ronaldo Bolaños/The Texas Tribune)

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Each month, Meals on Wheels Central Texas CEO Henry Van de Putte faces a growing number of seniors looking to get on the food delivery schedule offered by his organization.