The Community Pantry provides food parcels, material aid and other assistance for families and individuals experiencing difficulties.
In the 2022-2023 financial year, the Community Pantry at Banksia Gardens supplied 8000 packages of material aid (food, essential household items) to the community, with an additional 4,500 packages distributed via the same program at our Kenley Court Neighbourhood House location.
About the Community Pantry
What started out as a low-key support to a handful of people, mainly as extra support for some of our learners in our adult education and training programs who were experiencing significant poverty, became a steady flow every week when the pandemic hit.
With the program supporting several hundred people a week across both sites by mid-2020, it was clear to us that there was significant community need that would not abate soon and so we have upgraded the program by undergoing significant infrastructure changes. We have purchased commercial refrigerators and freezers, repurposed the area that was previously a cleaning storage area, tiled the floors, painted the walls, installed shelves, new lighting and double doors. We now routinely supply food support to three hundred people a week across both the Banksia Gardens and Kenley Court sites.
Banksia Gardens Community Services acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government through the Community Support Fund.
Community Pantry @ Banksia Gardens
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When:
Wednesdays 12:30pm–2:00pm (or until stock lasts). -
Eligibility:
• Be a resident of the City of Hume
• Hold a valid concession card
• Have a referral sent to us via letter or email (foodparcel@banksiagardens.org.au) from one of the following: A recognised organisation such as a government service, school, social worker, or community service agency
• A Banksia Gardens staff member who is directly supporting you or your family -
Payment:
We have a limit of 1 food parcel per concession holder. Voluntary contributions of $7.00 per person are welcome. -
Where:
71-81 Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows - Contact: 03 9309 8531
- Important to note: Eligibility will be reassessed every 3 months, only one food parcel is allowed per family address , and food parcels must be collected in person
For further information about the service, please contact Rana Tbaileh or Tod Myles.
Food Relief @ Kenley Court Neighbourhood House
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When:
Wednesday 12:30 - 2:30pm (or until stock lasts). -
Eligibility:
• Be a resident of the City of Hume
• Hold a valid concession card
• Have a referral sent to us via letter or email (foodparcel@banksiagardens.org.au) from one of the following: A recognised organisation such as a government service, school, social worker, or community service agency
• A Banksia Gardens staff member who is directly supporting you or your family -
Payment:
We have a limit of 1 food parcel per concession holder, and we ask for a $7.00 contribution per person. -
Where:
Kenley Court Neighbourhood House, 18 Kenley Court, Meadow Heights 3048 -
Important to note:
Eligibility will be reassessed every 3 months, only one food parcel is allowed per family address , and food parcels must be collected in person
For further information about the service, please contact Michael Mansour.
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