A local mobile food delivery service for seniors, people with a disability and their carers has clocked up four decades in operation.
Coolum Beach Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals four times a week to those in need.
“Coolum Beach Meals on Wheels has grown from 22 clients in 1986 to over 200 clients today who benefit from having nutritious meals delivered to their homes,” said service manager Gerard Rollo.
“Last year we delivered over 3,200 meals to members of the local community.
“It is a privilege to be able to continue the work started 40 years ago. We have over 200 volunteers who help us provide this much needed service – more than just a meal, but a social connection and check-in to ensure our clients are doing okay.”
Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie publicly praised the organisation at its recent 40th anniversary celebration.
“I’d like to congratulate them on their 40th anniversary and thank all their amazing volunteers for the worthwhile contribution they make,” Mr Purdie said.
“A regular visit and a friendly chat make a huge difference to people who live alone and this social contact is just as important as a healthy cooked meal.”
More than 80 clients and volunteers gathered at the Coolum Beach Meals on Wheels centre in Santa Monica Avenue to celebrate 40 years of service.
Dr Wyn Lewis, who was the founding president in 1986 when the centre was officially opened, was guest of honour.
“It was a wonderful celebration of community,” said current president Pat Pashley.
“We wanted to celebrate 40 years of serving the local community as well as recognising the many local organisations which have supported us over the past 40 years.”
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Certificates of appreciation were handed out to Coolum Beach Lions Club, Coolum Beach Surf Club, Quota Club, Coolum Advertiser, Bendigo Bank (Marcoola), Bunnings Warehouse Maroochydore and local singing group “The Shoplifters”, which have all generously the community organisation.
Sunshine Coast councillors Maria Suarez (Division 9), Taylor Bunnag (Division 8) and member for Ninderry, Dan Purdie were given certificates of appreciation at the event.
