Meals on Wheels Queensland volunteers recognised

Volunteers and the few staff members set to ensuring that residents in neighbouring suburbs were fed, as they do every week day.

Convenor Sharon Russell said volunteers are important to the organisation which cooks, serves and delivers about about 70 meals every day.

“We couldn’t run Meals on Wheels without all the volunteers,” she said.

Meals on Wheels Capalaba have delivered more than 494,976 meals to people in the Capalaba area over 42 years.

The volunteers from 21 to 90 years old are part of 15,000 volunteers from more than 150 Meals on Wheels services in Queensland.

Meals on Wheels services also operate at Victoria Point and Cleveland.

Across the state two million meals are delivered every year to more than 40,000 people.

Queensland Meals on Wheels state manager David Bannister said many people underestimated the value of a nourishing meal and regular social contact.

“Our volunteers are providing so much more than just a meal delivery service,” he said.

“They are creating lifelong friendships and improving the physical and emotional wellbeing of clients from all walks of life.

“We are very excited to celebrate this important milestone for Meals on Wheels Capalaba, while ensuring we recognise the hard work and dedication that our volunteers put in every day to give back to people in need.”

For information on how to donate, engage services or volunteer, visit qmow.org or Meals on Wheels Queensland on Facebook.