MEALS on Wheels Kilcoy (MOWK) celebrated a milestone 40th birthday last Thursday, September 12, at the Exchange Hotel. Some of the original committee members were able to attend the ceremony, including original president Kay Hooper and committee member Jean Kropp, both of which had the honour of cutting the cake.
MOWK began its journey when Lyn Gilby organised a meeting at the Memorial Hall, after Blue Care Nurses noticed patients were struggling to make meals themselves. The initial meals were cooked at the Stanley Hotel, but then moved production to the Kilcoy Hospital as the demand grew, where they are today.
Meals on Wheels Queensland also presented the current committee with a plaque marking the organisation’s milestone. MOWK currently has 50 volunteers, servicing nearly 15 residents between Mount Kilcoy and Hazeldean. Congrats Kilcoy team for your achievements and happy birthday!
