About Us
At Fort Bend Seniors Meals we provide daily and weekly hot meal deliveries throughout Fort Bend and Waller Counties through a network of staff and volunteer drivers.
Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels Reduces Meal Service Days Following Major Federal Funding Cuts
Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels has announced a significant change to its meal delivery schedule following a more than 50% reduction in federal funding through the Older Americans Act (OAA). Effective January 1, 2026, the organization will decrease home-delivered meals from seven (7) per week to five (5) per week.
This difficult decision was made in response to the immediate funding reduction, which brings the agency’s federal support back to 2018 levels. The original FY2026 budget submitted to the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) was $1,769,928, while the revised budget is projected at $922,437.
Our History
Fort Bend Seniors (FBS) is one of Fort Bend County’s oldest non-profit organizations and was formed in 1974 by community leaders. During our first year of service, FBS provided 20,000 hot meals.
By 1976, the program became a non-profit organization 501(c)(3), and in 1981, Fort Bend Seniors joined the United Way of Texas Gulf Coast. FBS is accredited through the Meals on Wheels Association of America as a Certified Nutritional Program.
Fort Bend Seniors now provides Meals on Wheels services to over 2,200 seniors annually. Fort Bend Seniors is the only organization that provides Meals on Wheels to all persons 60 years of age and over regardless of income in Fort Bend or Waller Counties. 91% of FBS’ clients live near or below the poverty level living.
Today, FBS provides comprehensive services and programs including Meals on Wheels, congregate meals, transportation, case management, health screenings, information and referral services, recreation and more. Each of these programs and services enables area seniors to remain in their homes and continue to be an integral part of the community for as long as possible.
Who We Serve
Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels serves all eligible adults age 60 and over in Fort Bend and Waller Counties. Active seniors can enjoy hot meals and daily activities at any of our senior center locations across both counties. For homebound seniors, we deliver hot meals daily or weekly through a network of dedicated staff and volunteer drivers.
All of our programs are provided at no cost, based on need—not income.
Emergency Preparedness
A 2014 study found less than 25% of older adults have an emergency plan. Of those surveyed a quarter live alone and a third were disabled or in poor health. Our older population is most vulnerable in a time of crisis, so being prepared today means a faster response time and less stress in the future.