Footscray scouts now have access to a brand new renovated kitchen at the 2nd Footscray Scout Hall.
Group leader Michelle Wightwick said the $12,900 grant went directly to the kitchen refurbishment.
“We have 50 youth members who will benefit from the kitchen which is primarily for the scouts,” she said.
“Last year we established a parent committee. They said we are going to put this grant in and they were successful the first time they did it which is just amazing.”
The kitchen was officially opened on Saturday, March 16.
“It’s fantastic to have a newly renovated kitchen. The opening event went well and the cubs and scouts did a terrific job MCing the event.“
With works beginning in November, Ms Wightwick and the crew were pleased to be able to open in such a short amount of time.
“We gathered the whole kitchen pretty much and rebuilt all the benches and the shelving,“ she said.
“We bought a new oven and a new fridge, new paint and new tiles as the old ones were falling apart so it was very much needed.”
Feeling thrilled about the new kitchen, Ms Wightwick said she hopes more kids will join scouts.
“Our ages range from eight through to 18. Unfortunately we don’t have the younger section or older sections because of a lack of leaders, but we are always open to new members,” she said.
“We are open to new leaders and enjoy the fact we’re very proud that we’re family oriented.”
