The event aims to raise awareness of and celebrate Meals on Wheels services across the country and the vital role they play in supporting older and vulnerable people living in our communities.
Meals on Wheels Week kicked off yesterday with VIP on Wheels, which encouraged local leaders to join delivery routes. The NACC says there’s no better way to convey the value of our services, than seeing it in action and the impact it has on service users.
VIP on Wheels was a great opportunity to invite local MPs, VIPs and dignitaries to experience service delivery and celebrate your service and the immense value it adds to the lives of those receiving it.
Across the UK, Meals on Wheels Week will spotlight the heroes behind the service and raise awareness of its benefits. Each day will highlight a different theme:
- Tuesday, 4th November – Talent Tuesday: celebrating the cooks, drivers, and coordinators
- Wednesday, 5th November – Wellness Wednesday: the link between nutrition, wellbeing, and independence
- Thursday, 6th November – Thank You Thursday: recognising staff, volunteers, and supporters
- Friday, 7th November – Friday Friends: community lunches and celebrations of food and friendship
Neel Radia, chair of the NACC, commented: “Meals on Wheels provides so much more than just a meal. Every delivery brings nutritious food, vital welfare checks, and friendly human contact—helping older and vulnerable people live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes. Meals on Wheels is about care, connection, and independence. At the NACC, we are proud to celebrate the service and the people who make it possible.”
To find out more about Meals on Wheels Week 2025 and how you can support, visit: https://www.thenacc.co.uk/what-we-do/meals-on-wheels-2025 or follow the campaign on social media.