Most retirees aim to stay in their own home as long as possible and Meals on Wheels looks to make this possible.

The group serves up almost 40,000 meals a year to around 400 people.

Wagga Meals on Wheels manager Julie Logan said a lot of people don’t realise they are eligible for the service or how to get it.

“We want to let people know what we do and offer a taste test,” she said.

“People over 65 who are having difficulty preparing their own meals, can get meals seven days a week or just as a backup for those days they don’t feel like preparing their own meals.”

The service is able to provide 800 meals a week to 150 people thanks to the work of 90 volunteers delivering meals Monday to Friday.

The feature is supported by: 

For more information on Meals on Wheels or other services go to the Ageing and Retirement Expo from 10am to 3pm on Friday November 18 at The Rules Club on Fernleigh Road.

Entry is free and complimentary tea and coffee is provided.

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