The National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) has expanded its Meals on Wheels feeding programme to several rural communities.
Under the programme, cooked meals are provided for the elderly and shut-ins during the week and food packages on public holidays.
Persons are able to benefit from the provisions based on the extent of their needs.
Meals were initially provided to senior citizens in the Corporate Area who are registered under the programme.
However, Labour and Social Minister, Karl Samuda, who has portfolio responsibility for the NCSC, said the decision was taken to expand the initiative and make the benefits available to more persons across the country.