Mayo Meals on Wheels and day centres eligible for new funding

Up to 27 Meals on Wheels services and day centres in Mayo are eligible for funding.

Local Senator Lisa Chambers has welcomed the news of the new funding, which is being introduced by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Minister for Older People Mary Butler.

The funding will be available to support around 400 community organisations across the country by providing extra financial support of up to €25,000 per organisation. 

Designed to support improvements to the physical premises for Day Centres and Meals on Wheels services, the support funding can be used to upgrade kitchens and other facilities, and to purchase equipment.

Since its establishment, the Meals on Wheels service has been vital to many communities across the country, providing approximately 2.7 million meals last year.

Speaking on the availability of this funding, Senator Chambers said: “Older person Day Centres and Meals on Wheels services are such a vital service for so many, and many people rely on it. They offer a safe and welcoming environment where people can access these essential services, as well as allowing people to engage in social activities.

The Fianna Fáil Senator explained that people wishing to remain living at home for longer, doesn’t always mean care will be provided in their home. 

She added: “For people to have access to these Day Centres and essential services, it gives them a sense of purpose, social interaction, and a safe environment to meet friends.”

Senator Chambers concluded: “Fianna Fáil in government have almost doubled funding for the national Meals on Wheels service from over €3 million in 2022 to over €6 million this year. I would encourage all eligible centres in Mayo to apply for this funding.”

See below the eligible Mayo organisations

Meals on Wheels, Ballina Community Centre

Meals on Wheels, Ballycroy Social Services

Meals on Wheels, Brickens Meals on Wheels

Day Centre, Castlebar Social Services Ltd

Meals on Wheels, Castlebar Voluntary Social Services

Meals on Wheels, Father Patrick Peyton CSC Memorial Company CLG

Meals on Wheels, Foxford Meals on Wheels

Day Centre, Fr Patrick Peyton Csc Memorial Clg

Meals on Wheels, Geesala Meals on Wheels 

Day Centre, Kilcommon Activity For The Elderly 

Meals on Wheels, Killala Community Centre

Meals on Wheels, Killala Community Council New Start

Day Centre, Killala Community Council Newstart

Meals on Wheels, Kilmovee Community Centre

Day Centre, Kilmovee Day Care

Meals on Wheels, Kiltimagh Social Services

Meals on Wheels, Knockmore Rathduff Econ Soc Dev Co.

Day Centre, Lacken Community Care - Tithe Cois Tra - Hi-Noon Club

Meals on Wheels, Louisburgh/Killeen

Meals on Wheels, Mayo Abbey Community Resource Centre

Meals on Wheels, Saint Coleman's Day Care Centre

Meals on Wheels, Seirbhisi Curam Chill Chomain

Day Centre, Seirbhisi Curm Chaill Chomain Teo

Meals on Wheels, South West Mayo Development Company

Day Centre, St Coleman's Care Centre Ltd

Day Centre, St John's Rest And Care Centre 

Meals on Wheels, Tacu Family Resource Centre

Meals on Wheels, Westport Social Services