By Dan Walsh
Meals on Wheels Gorey & Courtown has been awarded €50,000 from the Community Recognition Fund 2024 to purchase a brand-new electric van for its service!
This funding is a testament to the compassion and inclusivity of the Gorey and Courtown/Riverchapel communities. It highlights the positive impact of embracing and supporting new neighbours – strengthening our towns and ensuring vital services like Meals on Wheels Gorey & Courtown continue to serve all who are in need.
In a statement on social media, Meals On Wheels Gorey states; “We were delighted to welcome Deputy Brian Brennan TD to our office as he shared the fantastic news of our €50,000 grant for a new electric delivery van! This milestone is a major step forward in making our service more sustainable and efficient for the community.
“We want to express our sincere gratitude to Deputy Brennan and Cllr Darragh McDonald for their incredible support, both on this funding and on other matters involving Meals On Wheels Gorey & Courtown.
There was also appreciation to former TD Paul Kehoe “who has provided superb representation and worked behind the scenes to support our cause.”
A big thank you as well to Eoghan Greene, Community Recognition Fund Project Officer at Wexford County Council “for his advice, patience, and perseverance in guiding us through this process. Not only was he able to tolerate our pestering but we appreciate his support in ensuring our application was successful!
“This grant is a direct investment in the communities of Gorey and Courtown/Riverchapel, and we are proud to see such strong support for vital community services like ours!”
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