MEALS on Wheels is a humanitarian initiative that strives to bring relief to the country’s less fortunate and aged by preparing and delivering nutritious meals to their homes. It is now calling for the support of the public.
Meals on Wheels Community Services is registered with the government as a not-for-profit organisation. It prepares and delivers more than 23-million meals annually to the poorest of the poor, and its members are determined to beat hunger in our country. Meals on Wheels has 207 service points countrywide.
Meals on Wheels was established in East London in 1964, with the purpose of providing meals to the elderly in the community. The programme has evolved into a national programme targeting the poor and vulnerable in South Africa.
In February 2012, Meals on Wheels added the Caregiver Initiative to its basket of community services, as well as the Makeover Projects.
To sponsor a meal costs only R15 and people may sponsor as many meals as their budget allows.
For more information, and to better appreciate why Meals on Wheels needs support, visit www.mow.org.za and watch the short video ‘Miracle of Mercy’. Text the word MEAL to 39055 and Meals on Wheels will do the rest. Your SMS will be billed at just R15. You can also call their share-call line on 0860 000 700.
*Courtesy of Meals on Wheels Community Services.
