The Ballina Shire Meals on Wheels has been operating as a community-based not for profit food service since 1967.
While age and disability may reduce some people’s capacity to get out and about, Meals on Wheels volunteers help make it possible for many to stay home and maintain their independence by delivering meals, social interaction and a friendly check on wellbeing.
Since its inception over 60 years ago, Meals on Wheels’ 14,000 volunteers in NSW alone have delivered around 4.5 million meals delivered.
Meleta retiring
Service Coordinator of Ballina Shire Meals on Wheels, Meleta Wood, is retiring as after 16 years of service and Dan Davidson is stepping into the role this month.
Meleta has overseen the growth of the service into the recent inclusion of a social support / activities program for people 65 years and over.
Meleta has seen many changes over the years including moving to the new site at 62 Crane St in 2008. Her dedication and hard work and service will be missed by staff, volunteers and clients.
Dans the man
New Service Manager Dan has a background as a business owner/ head chef and working as a Service Coordinator in aged care services. ‘I’m looking forward to working with the dedicated team of staff and volunteers and continuing on with the vital community service.
To keep the service thriving we hoping to attract some new volunteers as meal deliverers and to help at the services’ social activities’.
For more information about getting meals, volunteering or our social activities contact the office on 0266862636 or email [email protected]