Glen 20 supports the power of connection and the importance of germ protection. Since COVID, there has been a heightened awareness of the importance of hygiene and the need for germ protection. While the pandemic has helped educate Australians, it has also increased isolation, due to the fear of infection and general disease, particularly within vulnerable and elderly communities.
Glen 20 continues to partner with Meals on Wheels to ensure the health and wellbeing of vulnerable community members. Support in monetary donations and product donations helps overcome hygiene barriers and enables Meals on Wheels to conduct their services with peace of mind that their clients are protected from germs and illnesses. Clients and volunteers can safely enjoy trips on the community buses, playing bingo in groups and quality time during wellbeing checks and meal deliveries.
Fred came to Australia from Germany in 1954. Not knowing anyone in Australia and unable to speak the language, he attended a German club to get to know people. This is where he fell in love for the first time. As soon as Fred met Gwendolyn, he knew she was the one and asked her to marry him three weeks later. For 62 years they did everything together. When Gwendolyn passed suddenly, Fred felt a void without her. Not knowing what to do to keep busy, Fred decided to join the Meals on Wheels community. Here he found people to truly connect with and has made a group of friends he looks forward to seeing every week.