December brings a chance for our Moreton Bay community to come together in a small but meaningful way. This month, Meals On Wheels Moreton Bay Region has been chosen by Grill’d as one of the Local Matters causes at the Grill’d restaurant in Burpengary. When you visit Grill’d this December and place your order, you can cast a vote for Meals On Wheels Moreton Bay Region.
What is Local Matters, and why does it matter
Local Matters is a community donation program run by Grill’d. Each month, every Grill’d restaurant picks three local not-for-profit organisations or community groups to support. Every time a customer orders at Grill’d, they receive a token to vote for the cause they care about. At the end of the month, the cause with the most votes at that restaurant receives the biggest part of the donation pot.
Since the program began in 2011, Grill’d has donated millions of dollars to thousands of local community groups across Australia. Local Matters transforms a simple lunch or dinner outing into a tangible act of community support. For December, Grill’d Burpengary’s Local Matters campaign is supporting Meals On Wheels Moreton Bay Region. That means if enough of us show up and vote, we can make a real difference in the lives of older and vulnerable people across our region.
How Local Matters works at Grill’d and how you can help this December
Supporting Meals On Wheels Moreton Bay Region through Local Matters is simple.
- Visit the Grill’d restaurant in Burpengary anytime during December.
- Place your order for a meal in the restaurant
- You will receive a token. Use that token to vote for Meals On Wheels Moreton Bay Region when prompted.
- Encourage your family, friends, neighbours and colleagues to do the same. The more votes Meals On Wheels receives, the greater the donation they will be granted.
Beyond visiting Grill’d and voting, you can also help by spreading the word. Share the news with friends on social media. Tell local community groups or clubs. Mention it at work or with neighbours. Every extra person who knows about the campaign helps build support. Grill’d even provides ready-made social media assets to help causes promote their participation.
Why December support makes a real difference
December is a busy time. For many, December brings gatherings, celebrations, family visits and festive food. But for some in our community, December can highlight loneliness, isolation or hardship. For elderly people or those with limited mobility, being able to rely on a hot, nutritious meal and a friendly visit can make a big difference.
Through your support at Grill’d, we can help ensure that no one in our region misses out on a proper meal or a bit of human contact this month. Meals On Wheels Moreton Bay Region delivers more than meals. They deliver dignity, comfort and a sense of belonging. They help people retain their independence and stay connected to the community.
The donation from Local Matters could help Meals On Wheels deliver more meals, reach more people, or improve and expand its services. It could mean someone’s day is brighter, their hunger satisfied, and their sense of isolation eased.
How else can you support Meals On Wheels Moreton Bay Region?
While voting at Grill’d this December is a great way to help, there are other ways to show support for Meals On Wheels Moreton Bay Region.
- Consider volunteering. Meals On Wheels welcomes people willing to help as delivery drivers, kitchen assistants, administration support or fundraising support. Volunteer shifts run during weekdays, and there are many locations across Moreton Bay you can choose from.
- Make a donation. Meals On Wheels operates on community goodwill. Donations help cover meal costs for clients who cannot afford them, or help expand service capacity.
- Spread the word in your own networks. Talk about Meals On Wheels in your neighbourhood, workplace, school, local clubs or community centre. Awareness helps recruit more volunteers, more clients and more donors.
- Check in on neighbours, friends or relatives who may be elderly or vulnerable this season. A simple conversation, offering a meal or helping connect them with Meals On Wheels could make a big difference.
Let’s come together in Moreton Bay
This December, we have a real opportunity. A simple burger order at Grill’d Burpengary could lead to a warm meal delivered to someone in need across Moreton Bay. A token dropped in a jar could help brighten someone’s day.
I encourage you to visit Grill’d, place your order, vote for Meals On Wheels Moreton Bay Region and tell others to do the same. If enough of us take that small step, we can help make sure that no one in our community goes hungry or feels alone this holiday season.
Let’s come together for Meals On Wheels Moreton Bay Region and show what community really means. Thank you for caring.
