Meals on Wheels launches new fundraising initiative

Meals on Wheels Central Coast has announced the launch of its new fundraising initiative, Club 365, during a special event held at its Tuggerah head office.

The evening brought together supporters, volunteers and small businesses to celebrate a shared mission of providing nutritious meals to senior citizens of the Central Coast, a commitment that has been at the heart of MOWCC since 1967.

“We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for the Club 365 launch,” Meals on Wheels CEO Neridah Morris said.

“It was an incredible event where we saw the community come together to learn about our mission and support our volunteers.

“Together, we raised close to $5,000 on the night.

“Thank you to all our generous donors.”

Club 365 aims to secure ongoing support for Meals on Wheels’ essential meal delivery service by recruiting 365 donors to contribute $30 a month for 12 months.

The initiative directly addresses the increasing costs associated with volunteer travel kilometres, which costs the organisation about $100,000 a year.

“Our dedicated volunteers, who generously use their own vehicles, play a critical role in delivering meals to the most isolated and vulnerable members of our community,’ Morris said.

“This initiative is about ensuring they can continue this vital service.”

Morris said Meals on Wheels volunteers covered vast distances – more than 91,000 km annually – ensuring that no senior citizen was left without a meal or social connection.

She said with the senior population on the Central Coast projected to reach nearly 97,000 by 2034, the need for continued support was critical.

She thanked Meals on Wheels Central Coast volunteers, board members, staff and all the small businesses who joined in the recent launch event including Cakes By Kyla, Central Coast Branches of Bendigo Bank, Better You Counselling, Paul Hills The Agency, Driving Miss Daisy, Hearing Australia, Rel8.app, RSL LifeCare, Central Coast Sports College, Freightlinx, Loyal I.T. Solutions, 4B Media, Orbell Family Lawyers, Unique Building Partners, Morgans Financial Limited – Gosford, Lexus Of Central Coast, Worthington Motor Group Central Coast, ABCOE Central Coast, Gosford Air Conditioning, Hi Five Disability Support Services Pty Limited and On the Coast – Publications.

All donations over $2 are tax-deductible, and donors will gain exclusive access to Meals on Wheels Central Coast content and events.

For more information about Club 365 and how to become a donor, visit the website or call 4357 8444.