Hot meals delivered seven days a week
AS the Covid-19 crisis continues, Arklow Meals on Wheels has expanded its service to seven days a week, delivering almost 700 meals a week.
Hot meals are also being delivered to around 30 elderly people living in the Avoca area.
‘We are making almost 700 meals a week,’ said Hilary Sharpe, chair of Arklow Meals on Wheels.
Around 20 volunteers have come forward to help as drivers, kitchen staff, and helpers while following the strict physical distancing and sanitation regulations set out by the HSE.
Arklow Meals on Wheels has also now a local link in the national system that is providing support for elderly or vulnerable people during the Covid-19 crisis.
‘We have wonderful team of volunteers who would do anything. They are happy to bring up a bag of shopping when they are delivering a meal,’ Hilary said.
Meanwhile, many local people and groups have come forward to offer donations and support to the Arklow Meals on
Wheels during this challenging time. Julie-Ann Farrell and her family have donated 100 Easter eggs which were delivered by the service on Easter Sunday. Members of the community in Arklow also left cards with Hilary, which were be included with the Easter egg.
Meanwhile, fitness instructor Aisling Nolan organised the recent online ‘Release Wellness at Home’ event which raised over €1,000 to support this local cause.
Costa in the Tesco supermarket was among many of the local businesses which donated perishable food to the service.
The committee of Arklow Meals on Wheels have extended their thanks to everyone who has donated or supported them at this time in any way.