The funding will support nutrition services for veterans in the Houston and Galveston areas who have served their country and now face the challenges of aging, disability or limited mobility.
Through the grant, IM Houston will deliver thousands of nutritious meals directly to the homes of local veterans. Drivers will also provide the personal connection and wellness checks that Meals on Wheels is known for, which help veterans remain healthy, independent and connected to their communities.
“Veterans have given so much in service to our nation, and it is our honor to serve them in return,” said Sheroo Mukhtiar, president and CEO of IM Houston. “This grant from the Texas Veterans Commission allows us to reach veterans with the nutrition and care they deserve. It reflects our shared commitment to building a stronger Houston through service to others.”
“IM Houston operates one of the region’s largest Meals on Wheels programs, delivering more than 1.3 million meals each year to seniors and veterans across Greater Houston and Galveston,” said TVC Vice Chair Kevin Barber, an Army veteran. He said the grant will help ensure more veterans receive “not only nutritious meals, but also the dignity, independence, and daily connection they deserve after serving our nation.”
Meals on Wheels is one of IM Houston’s core programs. In the year before the grant was announced, it served more than 6,000 seniors, including veterans, across Greater Houston and Galveston County.
About the grant
The program is supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance, which provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families.
Help us reach more veterans
About 9 percent of the seniors we serve are military veterans. Your gift keeps their meals on the route.
