This morning Border Trust hosted the first of their Community Window project morning tea’s. It was lovely to meet so many supporters of FoodShare and we are very appreciative of the generous donations of non-perishable food items that will assist us with supporting local families in need in the lead up to Christmas. Many thanks to the…
The new life-saving Automated External Defibrillator donated to FoodShare today by The Personnel Group will provide extra peace of mind for volunteers at our new operations in Wigg Street. The defibrillator was presented to FoodShare’s Genearl Manager Peter Matthews by The Personnel Group’s Murray Area Manager Anthea Hatherall and Wodonga Client Attraction Officer Tracey Whatley. “We are…
FoodShare has received funding from numerous community grant programs over the past 18 months to purchase quality nutritious food and to enhance the services available for those experiencing hardship in surrounding rural and regional communities impacted by the 2019/20 summer bushfires and the coronavirus pandemic. Among the supporters include Border Trust, Albury City, City of Wodonga, Australian…
The FoodShare Shop opened today and has welcomed its first five shoppers. Linda was first in the door and was so grateful for the wide range of choice and fresh produce. “It’s so hard to ask for help and you have made it so easy’” she said. Sonya and Kyra heard about the FoodShare Shop from their…
This afternoon we got a chance to pause and thank our volunteers for the many hours that they spend at FoodShare packing hampers, driving vans and preparing orders for local agencies, schools and community groups – all out of the kindness of their hearts to help others in need. We also got the chance to have a…