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MacKenzie Scott's $70 Million Boosts Meals on Wheels Capacity

4/16/2026

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MacKenzie Scott donated $70 million to Meals on Wheels America, the largest gift in its history.
The donation arrives as local programs face waitlists and reduced federal support.
Meals on Wheels serves over 2 million older adults annually and will boost capacity across 5,000 programs.
Scott's philanthropy totals more than $26 billion since 2020, and the gift aims to catalyze further support for senior services in the United States.

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MacKenzie Scott donated $70 million to Meals on Wheels America, the largest gift in its history.
The donation arrives as local programs face waitlists and reduced federal support.
Meals on Wheels serves over 2 million older adults annually and will boost capacity across 5,000 programs.
Scott's philanthropy totals more than $26 billion since 2020, and the gift aims to catalyze further support for senior services in the United States.