*Brought to you by Meals on Wheels SA
In community kitchens across South Australia, something warm and wonderfully simple is bringing people together. After Meals on Wheels SA volunteers finish preparing and packing meals for clients, many branches roll straight into a beloved tradition — baking fresh, homemade scones to share over a cuppa.
These scones aren’t just delicious; they’ve become an unofficial South Australian icon. Much like the Balfours Frog Cake, FruChocs or a classic Coopers Pale Ale, the volunteer scone occupies a special place in local hearts. It’s a ritual that rewards a busy morning’s work and creates a space for connection, laughter and friendship.
And the “secret recipe”? There isn’t one. Each branch has its own favourite version — from light and fluffy classics to fruity twists — all baked with pride, care and plenty of personality.
Callum Hann’s Favourite Scones
Celebrity chef Callum Hann has joined in on the celebration, sharing one of his go‑to scone recipes as part of a new social video series featuring well‑known South Australian cooks. You can watch Callum’s recipe here.
Ingredients
- 2 cups self‑raising flour
- ⅔ cup lemonade
- ⅔ cup cream
Method
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl.
- Stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a flat surface and gently pat to 2–3cm thick.
- Cut rounds using a scone cutter.
- Place scones close together on a lined tray.
- Brush with milk and bake until golden.
- Serve warm with jam and cream.
Makes approx. 6 scones.
Do you want to taste the “world’s best” scone?
Meals on Wheels SA is now celebrating the volunteer scone as the star of its latest recruitment campaign — not because it’s fancy, but because of the feeling behind it. Volunteers often call that first bite after a busy morning “the world’s best” — a reward wrapped in gratitude, connection and the joy of giving back.
Volunteering offers many benefits: purpose, community, new friendships and that unmistakable sense of doing something meaningful. Many people say they feel happier and more connected when they volunteer.
Become a volunteer and experience it for yourself. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Meals on Wheels SA - call 1800 854 453 or visit www.mealsonwheelssa.org.au.
About Meals on Wheels SA
Meals on Wheels SA supports communities across the state through a network of nearly 6,000 volunteers and 120 staff working from 84 branches. Since 1954, the organisation has delivered around 1.1 million meals each year, helping older and vulnerable South Australians live independently, while offering an important wellbeing check at the same time.
Beyond home‑delivered meals, Meals on Wheels SA offers group cooking classes, social activities and an intergenerational school program that helps build connection and community for older people.