Irish Rural Link says the service needs funding after a surge in users since Covid.
There's hopes for an increase in funding for the Meals on Wheels network in the budget as demand has increased 'exponentially'.
Irish Rural Link says the service is in serious need of funding, particularly after a jump in users since Covid.
The group, who represents those who live and work in rural areas, are also hoping for investments in Local Link services when the budget is announced later on today.
Ballycumber's Seamus Boland, CEO of Irish Rural Link, says they are vital services for local communities:
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