Programme: Wexford
WHO Theme: Respect and Social Inclusion
Funding Stream: Keep Well
Resources Required: Community Support, Financial, Paid Staff, Premises, Services, Volunteer Staff
Cost: 5000 – 10000
Status: Completed
Description
As part of the Keep Well Campaign 450 wellbeing packs were delivered to older people in the county via Meals on Wheels Services, Local Link and the GardaÃ. This involved collaboration with the forementioned as well as Civil Defence, Wexford Food Family and the Arts Office WCC. Packs include local food produce/treats, art project, bee friendly seed bombs, bird food/feeder, old songbook and garden/wildlife booklet.
Aim of Initiative
Who is it aimed at
Older people isolating
Steps critical to success
- Civil Defence to pack and deliver and GardaÃ/Local Link
- Admin person to process orders, deliveries, etc
- Access to isolated older people via Meals on Wheels, Day Care Centres, GardaÃ
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- Lots of admin
- Procurement
- Storage and processing deliveries – lots of space required
Outcomes / Benefits
- Older people very grateful
- Environmentally friendly
- Great colloboration between state agencies, local business and community groups