Grants have been awarded to local food relief agencies to help communities in need access healthy food. Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre (MEAC) has received $24,000 to continue delivering free food and meals and to establish a robust community model, including needs assessment, volunteer training and strengthening local partnerships.
Numurkah Community Learning Centre has received $11,400 to train and upskill volunteers to prepare easy and nutritious meal packs for community members to take home.
South Shepparton Community House received $26,700 to purchase kitchen equipment; expand delivery of food relief program through food purchasing, distribution costs and support services and host a monthly community lunch.
