Congratulations to Blacktown Meals on Wheels one of two Innovation Award winners for 2022.

Blacktown Meals on Wheels for their Emergency Food Relief Project during Covid and the hard lockdown. They were quick to answer the call to arms to assist many people in the community unable to access food, and families experiencing hardship and hunger. 

By working with the Western Sydney Area Health ‘Social Welfare Support Service Team’ under the ‘In Touch Covid Care’ initiative, and with the support of local council and Jobquest, they were able to respond quickly and efficiently to those in need, by providing meals and food hampers.  Those unable to pay were provided for, and many heart-warming stories about the diversity of those assisted reflect the true meaning of the catch cry “More than just a meal”.

Their partnership with Foodbank has allowed this initiative to grow and flourish, with some fantastic feedback from all involved.