A COMMUNITY 'Meals on Wheels' scheme in Wem has received a boost in the form of a donation from a local business.

The 'Meals on Wheels' project was started by Wem Town Hall in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic and it received £500 from Newtown-based firm, SciQuip Ltd.

The scheme is run by dedicated volunteers who assist in meal preparation and delivery of meals in the area.

It is a popular but has been affected by the cost-of-living crisis and the project organisers are thankful for the donation.

Chairman of Wem Town Hall Community Trust, Roy Stokes said: "The Meals on Wheels Project has become an important resource depended on by local people, we are extremely grateful for donations to support the continuation of the service which has been particularly impacted by the increase in food price costs.

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"Special thanks go to SciQuip whose donation has sponsored two weeks worth of meals and to The Barber Trust and Wem Rotary club who have given funds towards a heated delivery box and a new oven."

SciQuip supply medical and laboratory equipment to the NHS, universities and research facilities across the UK and communications manager, Pippa Herritty is pleased to support it.

She said: "SciQuip is delighted to support Wem Meals on Wheels Project. 

"We feel privileged to be located in Newtown and endeavour to support the local community via employment opportunities and financial support to charities in and around Shropshire."

The Meals on Wheels scheme is run on a Monday and Friday and meals are delivered hot to a resident’s door.

Meals cost £7 for a main meal and a pudding and are delivered by volunteers between midday and 1.30pm.

For more information call Pam King on 01939 232299.