On Saturday, September 12, 2026, I joined friends and community supporters at FireHorse Saloon in Stafford for the Spazmatics fundraiser benefiting Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels. The music and colorful 1980s attire made for a fun evening, with a purpose that reaches into homes throughout Fort Bend and Waller counties: helping older neighbors receive dependable meals and remain connected to their community. Event details.
A special thank-you to NewFirst National Bank for being a sponsor of the event and graciously hosting us. We appreciated the hospitality and the opportunity to support this important work together. When local businesses invest in organizations such as Fort Bend Seniors, their generosity reaches people who depend on help close to home.
An evening together at the Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels Spazmatics Fundraiser, September 12, 2026.
Fort Bend Seniors has served our community since 1974. Its 2025 Impact Report records 369,611 meals delivered and more than 2,100 seniors served. The organization also provided 19,414 rides to help seniors attend its centers and operated six senior centers across Fort Bend and Waller counties. Behind those numbers are residents who can eat regularly, enjoy activities with others and continue living with greater independence. 2025 Impact Report.
The visit that accompanies a meal can be especially meaningful for someone living alone. Drivers check on a senior’s well-being and offer conversation, while senior centers give older adults a place to share meals and build friendships. In 2025, 382 volunteers contributed 12,861 hours to this work. Their time makes these services possible and gives neighbors a familiar person they can look forward to seeing. 2025 Impact Report.
Maintaining that service has required the community to respond to a serious funding challenge. According to Fort Bend Seniors, a reduction in federal funding through the Older Americans Act led the organization to plan a decrease from seven meals per week to five for homebound clients beginning January 1, 2026. Donations and support from individuals, businesses, foundations and government partners initially postponed that reduction for six months.
On August 12, Fort Bend Seniors announced that community support would allow seven meals per week to continue through the end of 2026. That response helped protect weekend meals for older neighbors. The organization also cautioned that federal funding remains below pre-2025 levels and the cost of feeding each senior continues to rise. Continued giving will help determine how much service it can sustain beyond this year. Fort Bend Seniors funding update.
That is why an evening like the Spazmatics fundraiser matters. Sponsorships and donations help offset funding gaps, while bringing people together gives more residents a chance to learn about the need and become involved. As County Treasurer, I appreciate the practical value of supporting services that help our neighbors remain independent in their own homes.
This year, our community also mourns the loss of former Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert, a longtime supporter of Fort Bend Seniors who passed away in August. His commitment continued after his years in elected office, including service as the organization’s CEO. His work with Fort Bend Seniors deserves to be remembered alongside his many contributions as County Judge. Supporting the seniors he cared about is a meaningful way to honor that service. Remembering Judge Bob Hebert.
Thank you to the Fort Bend Seniors staff, volunteers, event organizers and sponsors who made the evening possible and carry this work forward throughout the year. I encourage residents to donate, volunteer or refer a senior who may need assistance. A meal delivered tomorrow depends on someone choosing to help today.
Learn more about Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels and ways to get involved at fortbendseniors.org.
