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April 17, 2025
Washougal resident Tanya Irvin, left, enjoys a fresh salad while chatting with Vancouver resident Ann Wygal at the Washougal Community Center on Thursday afternoon. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

‘Anxiety is through the roof’

Meals on Wheels People is asking for community support as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services lays off 10,000 employees, a move that may hamper the nonprofit’s ability to address hunger and isolation among older adults.