At the heart of every Meals on Wheels service is a simple but powerful mission: to support the wellbeing, independence, and connection of older people in our community. In Parkes and Forbes, this mission has been carried out with dedication and care for decades — and today, we’re proud to share a new chapter in that story.
Meals on Wheels Parkes and Meals on Wheels Forbes are coming together to strengthen the future of local meal delivery and community support. This collaboration between two like-minded services, working together to ensure that our communities continue to receive the care they deserve, now and into the future.
While some changes will take place behind the scenes, our clients and volunteers can rest assured:
• The services you know and trust are staying the same.
• Clients will continue to receive the same friendly service, with the same caring volunteers.
• There will be no changes to volunteer roles or support.
• Both Parkes and Forbes offices will remain open and active.
• A combined staff and administration team will now work across both locations.
• Most excitingly, we’ll be able to offer some additional services to meet the growing needs of our communities.
This new structure allows us to pool our resources, share our strengths, and work more efficiently, all while keeping our focus firmly on the people we serve. By coming together, we’re future-proofing Meals on Wheels for both towns, ensuring that our support for older residents remain strong, responsive, and local.
We are deeply grateful to our volunteers, staff, and supporters who make this work possible every day. Together, we are building a stronger, more connected future for Meals on Wheels in Parkes and Forbes.
Wednesday 27 August was National Meals on Wheels Day, a day to celebrate the local volunteers, customers and community members who make it all possible. Under this year’s theme, “Aged Care You Can Count On”, Meals on Wheels is proudly reaffirming its promise to be a trusted, reliable presence in the lives of older Australians.
“For more than 70 years, Meals on Wheels has delivered more than just meals. We bring nourishment, safety and a friendly face to some of the most vulnerable people in our community, and we do it with heart.”