A new Meals on Wheels service has been set up in the Penrith area.
The town council has awarded £2,500 to Meals on Wheels Cumbria to establish the new service.
The Meals on Wheels Cumbria service provides hearty, nutritious food to people who struggle to make meals for themselves.
It also delivers to Carlisle, Wigton, Brampton and Longtown.
Doug Lawson, Penrith Town Council chair and mayor, said: “Unfortunately, so often nowadays you hear on the news about areas losing certain crucial services – so it’s a breath of fresh air to see a new service coming to Penrith.
“I am so proud to see the council being able to financially support the establishment of the Meals on Wheels service to Penrith – as that’s what our grant scheme is all about – supporting initiatives and projects that matter to local people.
“Their service is available to anyone who is unable or struggling to cook for themselves – whether that be due to illness or any other reason.
“Their service also offers many hot food classics – such as one of my personal favourites, toad in the hole! So, if you are interested in signing up, please get in
contact with Meals on Wheels Cumbria directly.”
Visit www.mealsonwheelscumbria.org or call 01768 877977.
If you are interested in volunteering to transport meals from Carlisle to Penrith on a Monday and a Friday, call 01768 877 977.
