Dedicated and passionate, that’s how you would describe the remarkable team behind Meals on Wheels Ayr and Home Hill.
With about 80 clients currently on the books, and with many more consistently being added to the roster, the team are busier than ever.
Business Manager Gail Minehan said that with the 100 volunteers, Meals on Wheels is a hive of activity.
“We’ve seen a growth of clients accessing our meals, which is fantastic to see,” she said.
The 100 volunteers are fantastic, with the kitchen team assembling at 6.15am daily to begin to prepare the meals for the day, before the four teams of two delivery volunteers arrive at 10am to begin their delivery rounds.
Functional and professional, the team works like a well-oiled machine.
“We have a four-week menu, with a massive variety of hot meals to choose from, as well as different sides, salads, and sandwiches, for those who don’t want a hot meal.
“There’s also a different desert daily, and we offer frozen meals for clients that we can’t visit daily or who want to stock up on meals,” Gail explained.
Gail’s 100 volunteers are made up of a wide variety of individuals, each stepping forward to help the seniors in their community.
“We have retirees, community service individuals, people with intellectual disabilities with their carers, and even Ayr State High School hospital students.”
To learn more about Meals on Wheels, or to sign up to volunteer, contact Gail on 4783 2659.
Pictured L-R: Sue Anderson, volunteer, Robyn Barbagallo, Financial officer, Gail Minehan, Business Manager, Terry Chandler, Chairman and Gillan Stanbrook, volunteer. Photo supplied
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