Bus Eireann have partnered with the local Meals on Wheels Dundalk service once again to appeal for donations to support vulnerable Dundalk residents this holiday season. Bus Éireann is teaming up with Meals on Wheels Dundalk tomorrow (Thursday November 28th) to support elderly residents and those with mobility issues in the area.
As part of their “Fill a Bus” appeal, a dedicated Bus Éireann vehicle will be parked at Dundalk bus station, The Long Walk, from 9.30am to 3pm on Thursday, November 28 to accept kind donations from the public.
The appeal invites donations of non-perishable food items and household goods from the local community. Suggested items include tea, coffee, tins of fruit, powdered custard, creamed rice, gravy granules, stock cubes, cooking oil, paper towels, tin foil, washing up liquid, disinfectant spray and disposable gloves.
Adrian O’Loughlin, Senior Regional Manager, Eastern Region for Bus Éireann expressed his hope for another successful campaign saying, “Bus Éireann is proud to support Dundalk Meals on Wheels with our ‘Fill a Bus’ appeal. Two years ago, the generosity of the Dundalk community exceeded all of our expectations, filling the bus with thousands of items. These donations made a huge difference to those in need and we hope to build on that success this Christmas.”
Meals on Wheels Dundalk, established in 1972, currently provides 100 people with meals on a weekly basis and hopes to expand its capacity to serve up to 120 recipients in the near future.
John Hennessy, Chairman of Dundalk Social Service Council/Meals on Wheels said, “We are delighted to partner with Bus Éireann on the campaign again this year. These vital donations go directly to those who need them most. We’re continually grateful to the people of Dundalk for their generosity in supporting our Meals on Wheels service.”
The public is encouraged to support the initiative to ensure that vulnerable residents can look forward to a brighter and more comfortable Christmas.
For more information please contact Meals on Wheels Dundalk or visit the Bus Éireann website.
