The 77-year-old has been helping to feed the vulnerable for 48 years but says her ambition is to reach 50.
Saying she’s met many wonderful people over the years in her travels not just with the Meals on Wheels service but as a Netball administrator at local, state and national level, Mrs Quinn says she didn’t work in paid employment after she was married instead raising two daughters and has always been a “hands-on” volunteer.
Awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her service in 2010, she was also the longtime secretary of the ladies club at Immaculate Heart of Mary Sefton and says she feels very lucky but doesn’t volunteer for any recognition.
“With Meals on Wheels, the people are so grateful that you’ve come,” she said.
“When people say thank you, it’s priceless, it’s a special feeling.”
And how does she feel that Covid has impacted on us as a community?
“Losing that contact with others has definitely affected people,” she said.
“We’ve got to recognise it as something very precious to protect in the future.
“If you can do something for someone else, the rewards just come back to you.”
Meals on Wheels falls under the council’s Home and Community Care Program providing 900-950 meals each week, to around 300 local residences. There are 130 volunteers but more are needed. Those interested in giving back and getting involved, can call 9707 9646 or visit cb.city/mealsonwheels
