Milford, N.H. – Today, Representative Maggie Goodlander met with the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley and heard updates from the Club’s leadership about the impact a freeze in federal funding could have on their operations. She also joined Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County for a ride-along to serve meals and discuss the importance of federal funding for serving vulnerable New Hampshire seniors. Goodlander has been an outspoken advocate against President Trump’s federal funding freeze.
“Real people right here in New Hampshire – from our most vulnerable youth to our most vulnerable seniors – are paying the price for President Trump’s lawless, chaotic efforts to cut off federal funding. That is unacceptable,” said Representative Goodlander. “Thank you to the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley and Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County for meeting with me today and sharing how devastating a loss in federal funding would be in their efforts to serve those most in need. I will never stop fighting with every possible tool to deliver for New Hampshire.”
“We were happy to have a visit with Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander this morning,” said Nicole Forsyth, Executive Director of Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley. “The Congresswoman offered encouragement to our staff while recognizing the importance of community collaboration and the impact that the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley has on the youth and families it serves.”
“Social Isolation and Loneliness is described as the invisible epidemic because it is a significant threat to life that exists almost entirely behind closed doors. When people are young and able-bodied it is so easy to drive by doors in your neighborhood without thinking ‘why is that door never open?’ At Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County, we pride ourselves in opening doors,” said Jon Eriquezzo, President and CEO of Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County. “More than half of our participants report that their Meals on Wheels driver is the only person they see most weeks. These friendly visits are wellness checks that save lives and provide peace of mind to families. This is only possible through funding supported by our community, as well as the Older Americans Act, which our congressional delegation is integral to upholding.”
