In l988, Margaretha Hanen - Ethnic Consultant for the Office of the Commissioner for the Ageing prepared a discussion paper about developing food services for South Australia's multicultural and ageing population.
At this time meals were purchased from the St Hilarion Aged Care Facility to serve clients in the western and southern suburbs and the Italian Benevolent Foundation to serve clients in the eastern suburbs. They were delivered by volunteers who were familiar with the Italian culture and language.