AdvertisementFood Is Just One Serving Of What Meals On Wheels Gives SeniorsMarch 23, 2017Ina JaffefacebookEmailOne client receives food from Meals on Wheels. Most of the federal money for the program comes through the Older Americans Act. That's part of the Department of Health and Human Services budget, which is slated for a cut of nearly 18 percent. (Courtesy of Meals on Wheels America)