“Volunteers were disappointed but we understood,” program co-ordinator Loris Cole said.
“We had everything ready to go - the self-distancing plan in place, sanitizing and recording, safe food preparation and serving plan all covered, but it will have to wait.”
But the team said it had received a lot of interest from locals about how important the program was to the twin towns.
“Our volunteers understand the importance of lonely people needing social interaction during this isolation period,” she said.
“Being alone inside four walls can cause depression and anxiety among many.”
But Mrs Cole said her team also understood how serious the pandemic is.
“This is an unprecedented and highly contagious epidemic,” Mrs Cole said
“There are many of our patrons and volunteers who are vulnerable at this time. We have to take responsibility and apply regulations at all cost.
“When the time comes we will bring this program back to the people in the community of Echuca-Moama,” she said.
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