Trimming down government spending has been the focus of the Trump administration in Washington, and the latest budget proposal could impact Illinois seniors and programs they rely on.

Shelly Tolly with OSF Peace Meal indicates the Older Americans Act faces significant cuts from the Trump administration.

Specifically, the cuts would reduce or eliminate programs altogether. According to Tolly, programs that deliver meals to seniors' homes or programs that provide congregate meal locations in various communities would go away.

Some programs that are lesser known but have a great impact include legal aid services and others for seniors in care facilities.

Tolly is encouraging older adults, young people that have older family members that may be impacted by these cuts, and those that simply care about older adults to contact the Illinois Congressional delegation.

To do that you can contact Sen. Tammy Duckworth's office at 202-224-2854, Sen. Dick Durbin's officate at 202-224-2152, or the Capital Switchboard at 202-224-3121. 

For more information from Peace Meal, you can contact their office at 309-665-5900.