L-R: Lyn Ferris (MOWCC - Client Services Officer), Marisa Marshall (client and Brian Marshall (Marisa's husband and MOWCC volunteer).

25 June 2025

 

SERVING the Central Coast since 1967, MOWCC delivers over 22,000 meals monthly to seniors and NDIS clients through a team of more than 160 volunteers. This menu update reflects MOWCC’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for these services.

 

At the heart of MOWCC’s success is the story of Marisa and Brian Marshall. Marisa, who has been receiving meals from MOWCC for over a year due to a health condition, has been able to stay independent thanks to regular deliveries.

 

Brian who cares for Marisa, shared, “MOWCC makes our lives easier by allowing us not to have to cook all the time. There’s a wide variety of meals and we appreciate how the meals are delivered to your door. The volunteers are always helpful and even willing to put the meals away if I’m unable to”.

 

During Marisa’s first home visit, she shared with Lyn Ferris, Client Services Officer at MOWCC, that prior to her health challenges, she volunteered for Meals on Wheels in Dubbo while also working as a Government Receptionist. Inspired by her own positive experience, Marisa encouraged Brian to volunteer with MOWCC. Brian subsequently joined shortly after as a MOWCC volunteer and now generously contributes up to 20 hours each week, assisting with meal deliveries and warehouse duties at the Tuggerah Outlet.

 

Marisa adds that she genuinely enjoys how warm and welcoming Lyn and the entire MOWCC team are. “There’s always a smile on their faces, and they’re never too busy to stop for a chat or lend a listening ear,” she says. “It makes you feel like you’re part of a community that truly cares.”

 

“MOWCC has provided Marisa with the meals she needs, and volunteering has kept me busy and connected with the community,” adds Brian. “I love delivering and catching up with the clients.”

 

The updated menu addresses the growing demand for services in the Central Coast, where the senior population is expected to rise significantly. By 2034, nearly 97,000 people in the region will be over 65, increasing the need for services like MOWCC’s. The meal delivery service not only provides vital nutrition but also helps combat social isolation by fostering community connections.

 

As demand grows, MOWCC remains dedicated to offering affordable meals and support to clients, ensuring they can live independently for as long as possible.

 

For more information, please visit Central Coast Meals on Wheels or phone 4357 8444.

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