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Madison County Senior Center Struggles Amid Budget Cuts

10/5/2025

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The Madison County Senior Center in Fredericktown, Missouri, faces financial strain from state budget cuts and reduced grants.
The center operates three days weekly, serving meals at $6 for seniors and $8 for others, with over 600 meals monthly.
Volunteer delivery reaches 830 Medicaid meals and 260 non-Medicaid meals.
Local support varies; some counties fund senior meals through local taxes.

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Story summary

The Madison County Senior Center in Fredericktown, Missouri, faces financial strain from state budget cuts and reduced grants.
The center operates three days weekly, serving meals at $6 for seniors and $8 for others, with over 600 meals monthly.
Volunteer delivery reaches 830 Medicaid meals and 260 non-Medicaid meals.
Local support varies; some counties fund senior meals through local taxes.