Celebrating at Meals on Wheels

Members of the Woy Woy Meals on Wheels Centre recently celebrated Meals on Wheels Day.

Participants at the gather celebrated with a barbecue at the centre with over 140 people in attendance.

La Chef Caterers volunteered their time to prepare lunch and snacks throughout the day for all guests and staff.

On the same day, Minister for Ageing Ms Julie Bishop called for more younger people to volunteer their time with Meals on Wheels.

"There is an urgent need for more people to be recruited to keep this vital service viable, and I urge younger people to become involved," Ms Bishop said.

"Meals on Wheels volunteers can make a huge difference to significant numbers of older people who want to remain living in the comfort of their own homes in their own communities, rather than prematurely entering residential aged care facilities."

Press release, August 31 Craig Stone, Minister for Ageing Ms Julie Bishop