Volunteers required this Christmas. Please click here
 Meals on Wheels Tralee & Killarney and Community LaundryÂ
Meals on Wheels Tralee will be hosting our annual Free Christmas Day Dinner for all members of the community again this year. In addition to our sit in meal on the day, will also be delivering Christmas Day dinners in Tralee and Killarney to those who are unable to attend in person, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy a festive meal and connect with their community on Christmas Day.
We are seeking funds to help us cover the cost of this very special event and would be very grateful if you could please donate as much or as little as you can by clicking the button below. Thanks!
This year we will be hosting our annual free Meals on Wheels Tralee Christmas Day Dinner event in our Community Centre.
If you require Christmas Day Dinner from us we have 2 options for you:
Option 1: You can have the meal delivered to your door.
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Option 2: We will be hosting a free event in our Community Centre in Rock Street where you are welcome to join us.
If you are looking to have Christmas Day Dinner delivered to you then please click on the link below and fill out the simple form.
If you are looking to join us in our Community Centre and have your Christmas Day Dinner in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere surrounded by festive decorations and music, then please be aware that you are required to book your place. Only people who are booked in with us will be able to avail of this sit-in service due to high demand.
We will be hosting 4 sittings on the day and you need to choose which time slot suits you best. We ask that you be there at the beginning of your allocated time slot so as to keep the day running smoothly for all our clients and volunteers involved. Please choose from one of the following time slots, then click on the link below to fill out the booking form.
Christmas Day Dinner December 25th 2025 time slots:
12:00pm - 1:00pm 1.15pm - 2.15pm
2.30pm - 3.30pm 3.45pm - 4.30pm
We are volunteer run with part time chefs, drivers & admin staff. We also have generous volunteers who selflessly give up their time to support the service.Â
It was established in 1970 in Tralee to provide meals that are freshly cooked and delivered to our clients in Tralee and the surrounding area, 52 weeks of the year.
We have distributed over 75,000 meals since 2020. We currently deliver an average of 20,000 meals annually, while also providing contact with people who live alone who may not have any visitors. We also promote the welfare and well-being of the elderly, vulnerable and people in need.Â
Since February 2025, We cover Killarney and selected surround areas and launched a community laundry service.
Meals on Wheels Tralee has introduced the Re-turn Bottle and Can initiative to raise essential funds to support our services, including a special Free Christmas Day Dinner for the local community. This initiative encourages local businesses and organisations to recycle used bottles and cans that features the Re-turn logo. Â
The program not only helps fund daily meal deliveries to those who require our service, but also aligns with sustainable environmental practices by promoting recycling within the Tralee area. By participating in the Re-turn scheme, local businesses can contribute to a greener community while ensuring continued support for Meals on Wheels and the annual Christmas dinner, which provides a warm meal and companionship for those who might otherwise spend Christmas Day alone.
Volunteers every Wednesday and Saturday visit all registered local businesses and organisations to collect the Re-turn Bottle and Cans each week.
Aqua Dome
Ballyroe Lodge Hotel
Ballygarry Estate Hotel And Spa
Cara Credit Union
Fossa Caravan & Camping Park
JRI America
Kerry College
Kerry Group
The Green Rooster
The Rose Hotel
Roadstone Killarney
Tralee Food Festival
 Vincent’s Donation Centre (SVP)
Tralee Garda Station
Gallarus Industry Solutions
Woodlands Caravan & Camping Park
To register for this initiative please contact us here or call us on (066) 7165071
Please click here to download an application form to apply for Meals on Wheels or fill in the form below.