Chair of North Shoalhaven Meals on Wheels Luke Sikora is inviting members of the Shoalhaven community to volunteer with the organisation, as Meals on Wheels embarks upon an exciting new chapter in its 50-year history.
The community are invited to join Meals on Wheels at a drop-in session at the Nowra Golf Club on Thursday 18 July from 9am to 12pm at the unveiling of plans for the new North Shoalhaven Meals on Wheels purpose-built, large-scale commercial kitchen and offices.
The session will also provide helpful information about how locals can volunteer to support seniors across the Shoalhaven community.
Chair of North Shoalhaven Meals on Wheels Luke Sikora said: “This is an exciting new chapter in the long history of our organisation.
“Our plans will see the establishment of a new, purpose-built, commercial-grade kitchen and office space, enabling us to locally produce, store and supply more high-quality meals to seniors across the Shoalhaven.
“The new facility, currently under construction, will be located at South Nowra, and enable Meals on Wheels to partner with, and support more local businesses across the region, and ensure our nutritious meals are Shoalhaven-made and remain affordable.
“North Shoalhaven Meals on Wheels is experiencing unprecedented growth, and we were faced with the prospect of having to turn people who require meals away as we simply do not have the facilities to produce them.
“With this investment, North Shoalhaven Meals on Wheels will be able to continue to service community across the Shoalhaven, and provide more meals and social support for our local seniors.
“However, with growth and expansion comes the need for more volunteers to help us. We have so many roles available to suit everyone with any experience, from delivery drivers, cooks, packers, office workers, supervisors, Meals Together social support helpers, and more!
“I encourage anyone who has some spare time, any spare time, to volunteer at North Shoalhaven Meals on Wheels,” Mr Sikora said.
You can find out more information about the North Shoalhaven Meals on Wheels kitchen project or how to volunteer by attending the Community drop-in day at the Nowra Golf Club on Thursday 18 July from 9am to 12pm or by calling 4422 5111.
North Shoalhaven Meals on Wheels operates from Berry to Jervis Bay and everywhere in between, providing over 60,000 per year to more than 400 clients, thanks to the hard work of over 250 volunteers.