On Wednesday 26 August 2026, National Meals on Wheels Day, 250 guests came together for our 70th Anniversary Gala Dinner as we celebrated seven decades of Meals on Wheels in Queensland.
It was a truly unforgettable night of connection, celebration, and community, reflecting on 70 years of delivering not just nourishing meals, but vital care, independence, and social connection to older and vulnerable Queenslanders.
Thank you to our incredible sponsors, partners, volunteers, and every single guest who helped make this milestone event so very special!
Feel the Community Spirit
70th Gala Photo Gallery
We’re delighted to share the official photo gallery from our milestone celebration.
Take a closer look inside the evening as guests arrived amidst the iconic architecture of the Queensland Art Gallery, caught up with familiar faces at the media wall, and gathered to honour 70 years of community care. From heartfelt speeches and shared stories to the energy on the floor as the celebrations unfolded, this gallery captures an unforgettable night filled with connection, warmth, and community spirit.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to mark this incredible chapter for Meals on Wheels in Queensland.
Your Impact on the Night
Thanks to the wonderful warmth and generosity of our community, fundraising at our 70th Anniversary Gala surpassed all expectations!
Every contribution helps support our work across Queensland to deliver More Than Just a Meal, ensuring we can continue bringing a nutritious meal, a friendly chat and a vital wellbeing check to thousands of Queenslanders every day.
Whether you chose to donate to the Hardship Fund, buy a raffle ticket or gift a copy of Seasoned with Care, thank you.
If you weren’t able to join us on the night, you can still help keep the plate full for our neighbours by making a donation today or buying a copy of Seasoned with Care for yourself or a loved one.
Celebrating Our Gala Winners
Congratulations to all our raffle and auction winners! With 5 fantastic auction packages and a variety of wonderful raffle prizes up for grabs, the night was a resounding success.
A huge thank you to everyone who bought a ticket, placed a bid online, or generously donated prizes to support our cause. We hope you love your prizes, enjoyed the celebration, and felt the warm spirit of community that has sustained Meals on Wheels in Queensland for 70 incredible years.
Heartfelt Thanks to Our Host
We extend our sincere gratitude to Katherine Feeney for guiding us through our 70th Anniversary Gala as our Master of Ceremonies.
As a trusted and familiar voice on 612 ABC Radio Brisbane, Katherine brought incredible warmth, grace, and community spirit to our milestone evening. Her thoughtful support helped make the night unforgettable as we celebrated seven decades of serving Queenslanders.
Our 70ᵗʰ Event Sponsors
Official 70th Anniversray Partner
Premium Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Media Partner
Print Sponsor
We gratefully acknowledge Auto & General for their generous contribution towards the fundraising efforts.
Bring the History Home
A 70th Anniversary Publication
Delve into seven decades of shared memories with our anniversary collection of treasured local recipes and uplifting community stories.
