Meals on Wheels SA has a purpose to support members of the community to live independently, through the delivery of nourishing meals to maintain health and well-being. Offering social contact. And, recognising, responding and building people’s capacity to meet nutritional and other needs that increase wellbeing. In providing these services through our volunteer workforce, we strengthen communities. Our vision is for well-nourished and independent communities.
Established over 62 years ago, Meals on Wheels is run by some 8000 volunteers at 87 branches across South Australia; from Ceduna to Renmark, Quorn to Port MacDonnell.
Around 9000 clients are supported across the year. That’s many thousands of knocks on the door, and volunteer smiles! On average, over 4300 meals are delivered each day. With Tonnes & Litres of local ingredients used each year!
Over 1 million meals delivered last financial year and some 48 million meals since we started!
