October 21, 2025 - KSAT Community is teaming up with Meals on Wheels San Antonio to launch an emergency phone bank on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., aimed at raising critical funds to support local seniors impacted by budget cuts and a growing service gap.
Following the recent government shutdown, Meals on Wheels is facing severe funding shortfalls that threatens the meal delivery services to 350 senior clients starting in early 2026. Without immediate financial support, the nonprofit cannot continue providing meals to all clients in need.
“The need for community support to serve the most vulnerable of the senior population has always existed, but is now more important than ever. We’ve never had to consider suspending services to a single client before, much less 350 clients, although the need has always outpaced available resources,’ said Vinsen Faris, CEO of Meals On Wheels San Antonio.
How to Help
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Call during the KSAT Community Phone Bank: Thursday, Oct. 23, 5 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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Phone Number: 210-351-1363
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Donate online: https://www.mowsatx.org/ksat