CAFÉ Mapleton owners John and Lai Fun hadn’t planned on providing a takeaway service prior to COVID-19.

“But locals wanted us to stay open and suggested offering Lai’s authentic Malaysian food as takeaway,” said John.

Shortly after the takeaway service began, RangeCare Marketing Officer Jess Garey walked in for a coffee, asked how the business was coping and if they offered takeaway meals. From there a partnership with RangeCare began.

RangeCare’s partnership with restaurants and cafés – The Barn on Flaxton, Le Relais Bressan, Café Mapleton and Clouds on Montville – has created an opportunity for these businesses to work together to provide an affordable food delivery service for the community.

“People think that as businesses in the community we are in competition with each other, but that’s not true. “We all support each other,” said John. John and Lai Fun are grateful for the opportunity to partner with RangeCare and to sup- port the wider community.

In an ongoing effort to support the community and help local businesses who are financially impacted by the pandemic, RangeCare is offering a meal delivery service with a difference.

“When you purchase three meals or more from our partners, you will receive a complimentary meal from our delicious Cottage range, and we will also donate a meal to a vulnerable community member,” said Ms Garey.

“It has been a good backup for the business,” said John. “I hope that this service continues as it is helping so many people.”

For more information about RangeCare’s services, or to place your order, call 5445 7044 or visit www.rangecare.com.au/frozen-meals