23/05/2026
In the spirit of National Volunteer Week, we’d like to continue recognising some of our incredible volunteers.
Today’s story is a little different from the ones we’ve shared earlier this week. It’s the story of a past volunteer whose dedication helped shape Ashgrove Meals on Wheels from the very beginning.
Frank’s journey with Ashgrove Meals on Wheels has spanned almost 55 years. He was one of a small group of local community members who formed our original committee in 1971, later serving as Committee President from 1974 to 1982. Even after his presidency, Frank remained on the Management Committee until 1992.
Both Frank and his late wife Margaret shared a long and meaningful connection with our organisation. Frank organised fundraising raffles and helped set up stalls before heading off to work each day, while Margaret was part of the sewing group whose handmade cushions became a remarkably successful fundraising initiative.
Together, the dedication and hard work of volunteers like Frank and Margaret helped raise the funds needed to build the premises from which Ashgrove Meals on Wheels still operates today.
Now a valued client of our service, Frank’s Meals on Wheels journey has almost come full circle. Over the decades, he has seen our organisation evolve from delivering hot meals out of car boots in the 1970s to offering today’s wide range of high-quality meals, salads, sandwiches, soups, desserts and more.
Pictured here celebrating his 93rd birthday last week, we would like to wish Frank a very happy birthday — and sincerely thank him for the incredible contribution he made in helping found Ashgrove Meals on Wheels.
