Obair | Community Services Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels

Background

The Meals on Wheels service was implemented in the village over 20 years ago by Canon Reuben Butler and the Going Strong Active Retirement Group and had been operating from Cafe Fergus since 2010. The project commenced with supplying 10 meals to local people in the Newmarket on Fergus area and currently supplies to over 300 service users per day, delivering five days per week in the Co. Clare area. The service is available to older people who might not be in a position to cook for themselves. These meals are cooked fresh daily at our purpose built Tradaree Centre in Newmarket on Fergus.

The meals are healthy, varied, nutritious and are cooked to strict HACCP standards. Each person receives a daily hot or cold meal and also a choice of either soup or a dessert.

We have a team of 85 plus volunteers that support the service throughout the County and offer a friendly face to those availing of the Meals on Wheels. Meals on Wheels is vital to our area and we have seen the benefits it provides down through the years, delivering not only a hot meal but also a chat or a check in. It provides peace of mind for anyone with elderly relatives who might be living a distance away from their families or working full time. This has been an invaluable service to the people of Newmarket on Fergus and we are delighted to have the facilities to extend the service out to other areas.

Availing of the Service

The meals are available to people 65 and older. If you would like to avail of this service for yourself or someone you know you can contact us at Obair by phone (061) 368030 or 086 785 1620 or by emailing mealsonwheels@obair.org. We will give you an application form to fill in some basic details. Once this form is returned to us and application is approved you can start using the service.

Quality Food

The meals that you receive are cooked fresh every day to the highest standard. The meals are healthy, varied, nutritious and are cooked to strict HACCP standards. While we don’t have a set menu our meals are your typical wholesome Irish dinners. We know a lot of people do not eat meat on a Friday and we serve a beautiful fresh fish dish every Friday. If you have any special dietary requirements please let us know and we can cater where possible. We will also provide a list of all possible meals that you will receive as well as the allergen content for each dish. In the summer months we offer a lighter alternative with Salads available Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Cost of the Service

Currently the cost of each meal is €7. Each meal consists of your daily hot or chilled dinner as well as a choice of either a soup or a desert. Alongside this you will also get some fresh baked soda bread every day. Weekend meals can be provided and these are delivered on Fridays.

Paying for your Meals

There are a number of payment options available. You can call us on the dedicated Meals on Wheels payment line and pay for your meals received by Credit or Debit Card. Alternatively you can set up a Standing Order with your bank, just inquire over the phone and we will send you the details and talk you through the process.

Delivery

Obair’s Meals on Wheels service currently has 11 vans delivering meals across Co. Clare. Deliveries take place between 11.30am and 2pm daily depending on your position on the route.

Hubs

Obair’s Main Production Hub is located at the Tradaree Centre in Newmarket on Fergus. All of our meals are produced here daily for hubs across the County. We currently work with communities and local volunteers to operate 3 additional hubs, 2 in West Clare and one serving North Clare. If you would like to avail of the service for any area please contact us at Obair on our phone number below

Get Involved:

Meals on Wheels Service relies on the support of a fantastic team of volunteers. If you would like to get involved as a Volunteer you can call us on (061) 368030 or alternatively fill out the application here Volunteer Application Form and email to mealsonwheels@obair.org. Postal Address Obair, Ennis Rd., Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare. Garda Vetting is carried out through the Clare Volunteer Centre, please see vetting invitation form here:

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