Yarraville community members are rolling up their sleeves to support those in need, as part of a series of pop-up food relief markets.
A joint project with Duke Street Community House, Braybrook/Maidstone Neighbourhood House, Angliss Neighbourhood House and West Welcome Wagon, Yarraville Community Centre (YCC) is hosting a number of markets this year offering fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as pantry staples.
YCC Nourish project co-ordinator Bettina Twyman said the goal of the markets is to provide culturally appropriate goods to individuals and families in need.
“The markets are to give people a bit of dignity and choice,” she said.
“I think they appreciate the fact that it is easy to get to.”
McKillop Family Services and Centrelink representatives will also be providing family and individual support services during the markets.
West Welcome Wagon representatives also has clothing, blankets, linen toys and homewares available.
Other goods and activities available at the markets include health advice, pet food, cooking demonstrations, income support advice and children’s activities.
Future markets will be held at YCC at 59 Francis Street in Yarraville between 10am and 12.30pm on Wednesday, March 1, Wednesday, April 19 and Wednesday, May 17.
Any volunteers willing to lend a hand during a future market can contact Ms Twyman on 0411 954 774 or btwyman@ycc.net.au.
Pantry staples or canned items can be delivered to 59 Francis Street, Yarraville during business hours.
The markets coincide with YCC’s Nourish project, which rescues surplus food from landfill and transforms donated food into nutritious meals which are distributed and provided free to people in need with YCC already delivering more than 12,000 meals since August 2020.
Details: www.ycc.net.au/community-engagement/news/pop-up-food-relief-markets
Matthew Sims
