WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Now that the federal government shutdown is over, Meals on Wheels is trying to pick up where it left off.

Meal on Wheels serves hundreds of McLennan County residents during the government shutdown

The nonprofit is raising funds to take people off its waiting list

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“So we got a lot of calls from the community about how we can help with food," said the CEO of Meals on Wheels, Estrellita Doolin.

The 2025 federal government shutdown is now the longest in history, lasting a total of 43 days.

While the CEO of Meals on Wheels said she's grateful it's over and the nonprofit is getting reimbursement checks from the government, there is no turning back t

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