Essex Meals on Wheels Commences Delivery
Sunday the 19th of April saw the Meals on Wheels Sunday Lunch initiative commence in Essex, the project is funded by a
grant of £23,750 from the Mark Benevolent Fund.
The aim of the project is, of course, to supply a two course Sunday meal to vulnerable or housebound members of the Essex Mark Province and is planned to run for the next 13 weeks, with a three week rolling menu. The meals are being prepared at the Orsett, Chingford and Brightlingsea Masonic Centres although, as per the main story, it is envisaged that we will cover the entire Province.
The first event was supported by the Orsett Centre with the other two coming on stream as of next week. A team of willing volunteers arrived at Orsett Masonic Centre to deliver the 70 meals that had been prepared. The meals were cooked and packed in microwaveable containers and were collected by the meals on wheels drivers, and delivered to the recipients who had booked. All meals were dropped at the respective front doors, observing social distancing rules. The meals are also supplied with comprehensive reheating instructions as well as allergen information.
"I am delighted and proud that we have begun this initiative" said Terry Sheern, PGM, "the speed in which the MBF agreed and paid the Grant was magnificent and I'm also very impressed with the willingness and efficiency of the masonic centres in helping us. In these troubling times it is good to see our members "ever being friends".
Please do not hesitate to contact the following email address if you or anyone you know are vulnerable or housebound. If you cannot use or access email then contact your Lodge Almoner or a friend to do it on you behalf.
Contact email [email protected]
Pictured below is a selection of photographs from the day together with a number of the happy recipients.
grant of £23,750 from the Mark Benevolent Fund.
The aim of the project is, of course, to supply a two course Sunday meal to vulnerable or housebound members of the Essex Mark Province and is planned to run for the next 13 weeks, with a three week rolling menu. The meals are being prepared at the Orsett, Chingford and Brightlingsea Masonic Centres although, as per the main story, it is envisaged that we will cover the entire Province.
The first event was supported by the Orsett Centre with the other two coming on stream as of next week. A team of willing volunteers arrived at Orsett Masonic Centre to deliver the 70 meals that had been prepared. The meals were cooked and packed in microwaveable containers and were collected by the meals on wheels drivers, and delivered to the recipients who had booked. All meals were dropped at the respective front doors, observing social distancing rules. The meals are also supplied with comprehensive reheating instructions as well as allergen information.
"I am delighted and proud that we have begun this initiative" said Terry Sheern, PGM, "the speed in which the MBF agreed and paid the Grant was magnificent and I'm also very impressed with the willingness and efficiency of the masonic centres in helping us. In these troubling times it is good to see our members "ever being friends".
Please do not hesitate to contact the following email address if you or anyone you know are vulnerable or housebound. If you cannot use or access email then contact your Lodge Almoner or a friend to do it on you behalf.
Contact email [email protected]
Pictured below is a selection of photographs from the day together with a number of the happy recipients.