Meals on Wheels

The restaurant that comes to you

The council provides a service that delivers meals to people who live in the Manly Local Government Area and North Balgowlah. Meals on Wheels is all about people being able to continue to live comfortably in their own home. Those eligible are the frail/aged, have a disability, or care for someone who is frail/aged or has a disability.

Once eligible, clients receive between 1 to 7 meals per week at a cost of $6.00 a meal, which includes main meal, dessert, soup, fruit juice and fruit.

Special needs

The Food Services Co-ordinator will assist you regarding any specialist dietary requirements. We can cater for people with diabetes, gluten intolerances, chewing or swallowing difficulties.

Schedule

The Service delivers Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays. Frozen meals can be ordered in advance to cover those days. The Food Services Coordinator can provide a list of the meals that are available.

Manly Meals on Wheels is funded by the NSW Home and Community Care Program (HACC) and administered by Manly Council.

To begin to receive the Service, call 8966 9938. Anyone can make a referral – an older person, a member of their family or any other member of the Community.

Volunteering

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer, or know someone who is? Volunteers are needed for :-

Morning Deliveries
Monday to Friday
9.00 am – 11.30 am
    
Hot Lunch Delivery
Monday to Friday
Noon - 2.00pm

You don’t need a driving license just some spare time and a bit of community spirit.

Community restaurant

Manly Community Restaurant - Held every Friday at Manly Seniors Centre and Meals on Wheels, beginning at 11.00 am with a cuppa, a 3 course meal is served from midday.

For only $6.00 it's a small price for lunch and a chat.

Seaforth Community Restaurant - Held on the first Monday of the month at the Seaforth Sporting & Community Pavilion, Wakehurst Parkway, Seaforth, from 11am to 1.30pm, serving a 3 course meal for $6.00.

Limited transport is available and bookings are essential on (02) 8966 9925.

Shopping service

A weekly Shopping Service is available every Tuesday of the week taking people from their homes to Warringah Mall for their shopping. Bookings are essential on 8966 9925.

More information

For more information about Meals on Wheels, contact the Food Services Coordinator by phoning (02) 8966 9938 or via email

Alternatively, contact the Volunteer Coordinator on (02) 8966 9925.

Manly Meals on Wheels Service

PO Box 190
Manly NSW 1655

Monday to Friday
7.00 am – 4.00 pm