Meals on Wheels
The Royal Voluntary Service confirmed that they wish to stop the Meals on Wheels service nationally. In Dumfries & Galloway this service stopped at the end of September 2018.
There are no alternatives to replace the Meals on Wheels service like for like. However, there are some organisations offering choices which you may wish to consider.
The Food Train
A local shopping delivery service staff by volunteers. It will deliver chilled frozen 'ready meals' which you can reheat and a wide range of other groceries and other items from local supermarkets. Annual membership costs £1 and deliveries can be made once a week and this cost £5 per delivery. Food train members can also benefit from other services including: Food Train Extra, Befriending, and Community Meal Makers.
Find out more:
- Call 01387 270800
- Visit The Food Train website
Wiltshire Farm Foods
A private company that specialises in delivering frozen meals, deliveries can be made every two weeks and there is a minimum order of 10 meals.
Find out more:
- Call 0800 077 3100
- Visit Wiltshire Farm Foods website
Day Centres
Meals, social opportunities and activities are also provided at our day centres.
