Missouri offers Elderly Home Delivered Trust Fund tax donation

Thousands of older adults in Missouri are homebound and struggle to access regular, nutritious meals. The Elderly Home Delivered Meals Trust Fund provides an opportunity to support home-delivered meals across the state. More than seven million meals are provided each year to older adults in Missouri who are home-bound, which is often instrumental in fostering independent living. The need for home-delivered meals increases yearly as persons are living longer and may need assistance.

How the Trust Fund donation works: When a Missouri resident files their Missouri State Income Tax Return (MO-1040), they can choose to donate a portion of their refund to this fund.

• It’s easy: Just one line on the tax form.
• It’s local: 100% of these funds stay in Missouri to support our local Area Agencies on Aging.
• It’s impactful: Even a small donation can help cover the cost of a meal and a friendly visit for an older adult in need.

Missouri tax payers can find the check box on their paper form (Line 51 on the 2025/2026 MO-1040 under the "Trust Funds" section; or in tax filing software (TurboTax/H&R Block in the "Missouri State Wrap-Up" or "Donations" section. Look for "Elderly Home Delivered Meals.")