Providers’ Resources
These resources are designed to support Meals on Wheels providers with practical, evidence‑informed guidance to help strengthen and sustain services. Each article offers clear, actionable insights you can adapt to your local context, helping you communicate your impact, attract and retain drivers and/ or volunteers, and champion the full value of Meals on Wheels in your community.
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Attracting and retaining Meals on Wheels drivers and volunteers
Practical ideas to help Meals on Wheels services attract, support and retain drivers and volunteers.
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Finding funding for Meals on Wheels services: where to start
A simple starting point for identifying funding opportunities and developing sustainable Meals on Wheels services.
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How to communicate the full value of Meals on Wheels
Simple ways to communicate the wider preventative and social value of Meals on Wheels to families, professionals and commissioners.
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How to make it easier for professionals to refer someone to Meals on Wheels
Practical ways to help professionals refer people to Meals on Wheels quickly, clearly and confidently.
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Using LinkedIn to raise awareness of your Meals on Wheels service
Simple, low-effort ways to use LinkedIn to raise awareness of your service and connect with professionals.
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What information should Meals on Wheels providers include on their websites?
A practical checklist to help Meals on Wheels providers create clearer, more useful and easier-to-navigate websites.
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What makes Meals on Wheels different from other meal delivery services?
Simple ways to explain how Meals on Wheels differs from other meal delivery services – including wellbeing checks, reassurance and ongoing support.