DO you know your way around a sewing machine or know of a fantastic sewer?
Meals on Wheels NSW is reaching out to crafters everywhere to help make safe, reusable and washable face masks to be used by their 35,000 volunteers when they are out delivering meals to vulnerable members in the community.
The organisation's chief executive Les MacDonald said the COVID-19 pandemic had resulted in a rapid increase in demand for the service.
"With self-isolation measures in place for vulnerable members in the community, our team of over 35,000 volunteers continue to deliver and support us in meeting the needs of our clients," he said.
"Connection to local communities is as the heart of Meals on Wheels. We are encouraging our volunteers at local Meals on Wheels services, members of the local community, community groups and businesses to get on board and support our mask making initiative.
"It is vital that our clients continue to receive nutritious meals and wellness checks. Not only will having reusable masks make a positive impact to the environment, they will also support the wellness of our volunteers and clients at this very uncertain time" Mr MacDonald said.
To register your interest in creating masks and to access the pattern, click HERE,
