The sprightly 84-year-old lives at the village herself but cherishes her volunteer work delivering meals to residents.

"I get around and meet people, they are often lonely, sometimes it is the only person they see all day," Mrs Lovat said.

"I love it."

The Port Macquarie-Hastings Meals Service operated by Omnicare Meals Service has 270 clients and delivers roughly 500 meals per week including soups and sandwiches.

Branch service officer Shontelle Jennings described it as an "important service".

"It enables the elderly to stay in their home longer because it is difficult for a lot of them to stand there and prepare meals," she said.

"It gives them the nutrition they need."

Wednesday August 28 is national Meals on Wheels Day.

The peak body for the sector the Australian Meals on Wheels Association is using the day to call on the Australian Government to double its investment in meal support through the Commonwealth Home Support Program.

The $80 million additional investment means older Australians would pay only for the cost of the ingredients used in their meals, making payments fair and affordable, regardless of which government funding program they are eligible to access or where they live.

Omnicare Meals Service expressed a similar sentiment.

"As well as providing nutritious meals, it's about our staff and volunteers touching base with clients regularly to see that they're in good health and good spirits," said Operations General Manager Penny Poulton.

"Our seven branches across the Mid-North Coast region host regular dining events for clients, giving them the opportunity to come together in a social setting."