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LGA: City of Greater Geelong
EMERGENCY FOOD RELIEF
Food Vouchers/Food Parcels/Food Rescue Name + address Description: Food Voucher or package Contact person/number EligibilitySalvation Army 28 Bellarine StGeelong, 3220
Food vouchers to use at supermarket organised through appointmentOpen 5 days a weekMonday - Friday 9am-3.00pm and every first Wednesday of the Month 11.00am-3.00pm
Reception 03 5223 2434 [email protected]
*Please note office is closed between 12.20 and 1.00 each day
Appointment needed to obtain a voucher.
Geelong Food Relief Centre (GFRC)North Geelong8 Freedman StGeelong North, 3215
City Centre Geelong 1 Little Smythe Street.Geelong, 3220.
The Geelong Food Relief Centre (GFRC) provides emergency and supplementary grocery supplies via a mini mart and bulk depot at North Geelong.
Open to collect food and some toiletries, cleaning products
Nth Geelong & City CentreGeelong :Monday – Friday 10.00am -3.00pm
Community Saturdays: 1st Sat of the Month, 9.30-11.30Limited free fresh produce available for concession card holders
55278 6588
www.geelongfoodrelief.org
Vouchers required.Vouchers can be obtained from welfare agencies and charitable organisations.Contact centre for participating organisations
Christ Church Anglican Church57 McKillop St, Geelong, 3220
Emergency Food ReliefFood Parcels given out Items of food donated by Lighthouse Foundation, Parishioners and Community
Contact Parish Office Monday – Friday 12noon – 2 pm
No vouchers or cash
Jan Mc Gowan0409 176 409
Parish Office03 5221 8055
Pensioners and Health Car card holdersOnce per month
Barwon Youth12-14 Halstead PlaceGeelong West
Emergency Food Box as required Ellie Townsend5221 [email protected]
Clients to Barwon YouthVoucher 1 given every 3 months.Emergency food given
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Name + address Description: Food Voucher or package Contact person/number Eligibilityout as needed
St Vincent De Paul Society Victoria IncPO Box 1110Geelong, 3220
Provide emergency food box or voucher as appropriate, support and referral to professional community services for further ongoing assistance
Geelong Call CentreMon – Fri 9am to 1pm(except public holidays)03 5221-9710
People on Centrelink income support or on genuine needs basis. Assessment and assistance intervals applied.
Uniting Care Geelong272 Torquay Rd Grovedale, 3216
10 Wendover AveNorlane
Emergency relief appointments availableFood parcels and vouchers for (GFRC)
Grovedale9.30-12.00 noon Mon-FriClosed WednesdayNorlane9.30-12.00 noon Mon- FriClosed Wednesday
Eril GlidonCoordinator Emergency Relief Operations
[email protected] Head Office03 4210 1100
Norlane03 5278 8492
Health Care / Centrelink card Emergency need of Food
9 weeks between appointments
Waterfront Christian Church35 Corio StGeelong
Provides emergency food packages Anna / youth Pastor03 5229 [email protected]
Health Care and Centrelink card holdersFood parcels once per month
Pathways Rehabilitation & Support Services 61 Packington StGeelong West
Food vouchers for GFRC and emergency food box to clients.(Support for people experiencing the effects of mental illness)
Raquel Wright03 5229 [email protected]
www.pathways.org.au
Clients to PathwaysVouchers given as required or available
Salvoconnect2A Settlement RdBelmont (major assistance for homeless)
Homeless can drop in and access food, computer, shower and laundry facilities when needed.No vouchers or packages issued.Mon-Fri 9am – 10pmSat-Sun 6pm – 10pmTemporary emergency housing meals served at accommodation.
Lorrinda HamiltonNetwork Director/[email protected] 5223 54070459 601 140
Homeless-no restriction
Drysdale Food Bank Plus276 Jetty Rd
Provides emergency food parcels, clothing and household goods
For appointments ring:Jake Hogendoorn
Assessment will be made at appointment.
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Name + address Description: Food Voucher or package Contact person/number EligibilityDrysdale
Appointments Monday and Tuesday morning
Food Bank Plus open Tuesday: 12.30-3.00pm
03 5253 [email protected]
Points given and can use points to access food items.Every 2 weeks
Salvation Army Northside92-96 Cox RdCorio
Doorways ProgramProvide Food Vouchers and Parcels by appointment only Northern Suburbs residents only Appointments Monday – Friday 9.00am – 2.30 pm
Contact person:Joanne Cresswell Community Care Coordinator03 5275 7771northsidegeelong@aus.salvationarmy.orgwww.salvationarmy.org.au/northside
No restriction on produce accessed from the foyer.
The Bridge Op ShopSt Andrews Church108 Bacchus March RdCorio (opp Corio Shopping Centre)
Emergency Food Parcels for residents living in the Corio/Norlane/Lara areas.
Wed, Thurs, Friday 10.00-11.30am
John Horne
03 5275 [email protected]
Pension or Health Care Card holders and live in postcode area or Corio/Norlane/Lara/Anakie/Bell Post Hill/Bell Park.No Appointments necessary4 times per year
Loaves & Fishes Food PantryOcean Grove Uniting ChurchCnr, Eggleston St and The ParadeOcean Grove 3226
6pm-6.45pm Friday EveningsServing soup in the winter and nutritious snack in the summer.Groceries, fresh fruit, vegetables and bread also available.This is a joint community action by the Ocean Grove Uniting Church and The Wave Baptist Church
Carol: 52561420Pat: 52552435Sonja: 0407 840955
Weekly for Pension and or Health Care card holders from the local area
Food RescueSecondBiteGeelong
Food Rescue- Redistributes healthy fresh foods to agencies and community food programsSecondBite is committed to making a positive difference to people by identifying sources of nutritious surplus fresh food and produce that might otherwise go to waste and facilitating its safe and timely distribution to agencies and people in need.Now deliver to Colac & Winchelsea on Tuesdays
Ben HillFood Program Co-ordinator, [email protected] 414 869
www.secondbite.org
Not for Profit emergency food providers
Torquay Food AidRear of Surf Coast Medical Centre,
Torquay Food Aid is a voluntary community organisation established by the Torquay Churches to support families and
President: Graeme DawsPh: 5264 8441
Referral from Social Worker/Churches
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Name + address Description: Food Voucher or package Contact person/number Eligibility100 Surf Coast Highway Torquay individuals in need in the area. [email protected]
Manifolds Height Baptist Food ServiceCnr Shannon Ave & Volum Street Manifold Heights
Provides fortnightly canned and fresh foods along with weekly bread supplies to families in the area in need.
Coordinator: TomPh: 5278 2503
Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cnr Flinders Ave and Curletts Rd Lara
Food Items donated by the church’s congregationVolunteers put food parcels together.Persons needing food parcel to contact either Shirley or Dawn and will be invited to a meeting.An appointment needed to access food parcel.Closed Public Holidays
Contact:Rev Shirley Littras(Vicar)Ph: 03 5282 1273Helen Glare (Coordinator)Ph: 03 5282 2543
By appointmentMonday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Other times by appointment
Urban Seed Norlane Baptist Church4 Spruhan AveNorlane
People’s PantryWednesday 2.00-3.00 pmThe people’s pantry is a cooperative model. Participants pay $10 for 6 months and agree to volunteer once a month to assist in the set up and distribution of food. Participants then have weekly access to the wide range of food available .
Contact:Hannah Reeves0417 574 115
Health Care card holders
Diversitat Settlement ServicesNorthern Community HUB24-41 Arunga AveNorlaneBelmont Office44 Mt. Pleasant RdBelmont
Food Relief for newly arrived Refugee Communities Contact: Taniya [email protected] 397 268
NorlanePh: 03 5260 6000
BelmontPh: 03 5244 0070www.diversitat.org.au
Diversitat Asylum Seeker Food Pantry 44 Mt Pleasant RdBelmont, 3216
Fresh and non-perishable food relief for Asylum Seekers.Thursday 10.00am-1.00pmOther times by appointment – Mon – Fri 9-5
Sarah MurrayPh: 03 5244 [email protected]
Asylum Seekers living in Geelong and surrounding area
St Marys Parish Pantry Food Parcels made up for people in need on presentation of Gary MciIvena Cards required
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Name + address Description: Food Voucher or package Contact person/number Eligibility150 Yarra StGeelong, 3220
centrelink, immigration or healthcare card on a fortnightly basis.Days Open – 3 days per weekTues 1-3pmWed 1-3pmFri 1-3pm
[email protected] 599 059
Parish Office5222 1977
CentrelinkImmigrationHealthcare
Portarlington Food Assistance ProgramBellarine Community Health Centre39 Fenwick StPortarlington
Provides emergency and supplementary grocery supplies one afternoon per week.Open:Wednesdays: 1.00-3.00pm
Margaret Manning0409 334 [email protected]
Centerlink, Pension or heath care card holders in 3223 postcode area.
Hunger for Knowledge Inc. Geelong Foodbank37 Essington StGrovedale,
Hunger for Knowledge Inc. (HFK) is an independent not for profit, emergency relief organisation operating in good faith.HFK acquires food or purchases food products and receives donations of food products from food manufacturers (suppliers).HFK then supplies the food to agencies to be distributed at no cost or charge to clients.
Contact: Jonathon Clarke0425 712 [email protected]
Low Cost/No Cost Community MealsName Description Contact EligibilityAdra Share Kitchen6 Little Myers StGeelong
A hearty vegetarian meal is provided with a variety of items to take home, including food and clothing
Tuesday Nights 4.30-6.00pm
Mary Merritt03 5222 [email protected]
All Welcome
Salvation Army Northside92-96 Cox RdCorio
A nutritious lunch for all members of the community offered 4 days a week.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. 12.00pm. 2 Course Meal, no cost. Bookings not required.
Joanne Cresswell03 5275 [email protected]
www.salvationarmy.org.au/northside
All welcome
Outpost IncCnr Clare and Transit PlaceGeelong
For homeless and underprivileged provides meals, cuppa, referrals and support.Encourages people to meet in a safe place and share a meal or simply have a conversation when times get tough.
Lunch 11.00-2.00pm Monday - FridayDinner 7.00-10pm Everyday
Paul Kimber 0409 949 289Ph: 03 52231201
Homeless /All
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Norlane Baptist Church4 Spruhan AveNorlane
Long Room DinnerMonday 5pmSit down and share a healthy meal. Families welcome.Men's Breakfast
Tuesdays at 7:30am - 10:30am. Contact Steve Furlong 0406235772
Long Room LunchWednesday 1 pm. Drop in at 11 for a cuppa and morning tea, share common work time through gardening, cooking or crafts.
GrowCookEatFriday 10:30am - 1pm
Growing Group: Come along and help grow the food we use to cook on Monday Nights and Friday Lunches.Cooking Group: Come along and learn some easy, quick and tasty meals for you and your family
Simon Reeves03 5278 6171 0408 299 981 [email protected]
All welcome
Café MealsBarwon, Child, Youth & FamilyOld Post Office83 Ryrie StGeelong
Youth with Cafe Meals card able to get subsidised meal from participating café’s in Geelong and Colac region (they pay $3 for meal up to $15).
Alyssa Huxtable5221 4466 [email protected]
Youth 15-24yrsReferral form filled out with youth/health worker and assessed by Cafe Meals or contact Barwon, Child, Youth & Family
Christ Church Anglican Church (Parish Hall)57 McKillop StGeelong
Cooked breakfast every day of the year 7.30am – 9.00am
Evening meals on a Monday and Wednesday 5.00pm – 6.30pm
Jan McGowan
0409 176 409Ruth Christian5229 [email protected]
Any person welcome
One Care61 Candover StGeelong West
Community Meal Program – Supports community members with a nutritious mid day meal 1 day per week.
Thursdays (Lunch served at 12 noon)
Dale Tampion0400 460 [email protected] 2133
All Welcome
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Diversitat Wholefoods2 Baylie PlaceGeelong
Soup Kitchen for newly arrived refugee groupsEvery Tuesday from 12noon
Ph: 5221 5421www.diversitat.org.au
Bellarine Living & Learning Centre (BLLC)20 Worden CrtWhittington
Free 2 course lunch held every Monday12-1pm*Bookings essential call BLLC 5248 1926Or call in at BLLCSupported by Moolap Baptist Church and Foundation 61
Julie George 03 5248 [email protected]
All in 3219 areaWelcome
Breakfast Club @Whittington Primary SchoolWorden CrtWhittington
The Club operates 5 days per week8am-8.50 am
Social Inclusion Programs OfficerRed Cross49 Mercer StGeelong03 5223 8700Mark [email protected]
All students
Breakfast Club @Northern Bay College (NBC)Hendy St & Tallis St Campus (formerly Corio PS and North Shore PS)
The club operates at the two campus’s 5 days per week8am-8.50amNBC - Tallis St CampusNBC – Hendy St Campus
Social Inclusion Programs OfficerRed Cross49 Mercer StGeelong5223 8700Mark [email protected]
All students
Breakfast Club @Portarlington Primary SchoolNewcombe StPortarlington
Breakfast operates Mon- Tues - Wed 8.30am – 8.50 am
Sponsored by Bendigo Bank and run by school volunteers
Portarlington PSPh: 5259 2572 [email protected]
All students
Breakfast and Lunch Club@Oberon South Primary SchoolTintinara CresBelmont, 3216
Breakfast Mon- Friday(provided by organisations and agencies outside of the school environment)Free Lunch Mon-Friday(Hot meal served 3 times per week, sandwiches provided 2 times per week)Food is prepared in schools kitchen and volunteers from the school
Contact:Oberon South PS03 5243 2997/0407 351 [email protected]
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community help with the preparation and serving of mealsDiversitat YouthOld Geelong Post Office83 Ryrie StGeelong
Breakfast for SWEET & Express Youth Students Ph: 03 5223 3222www.diversitat.org.au
Youth enrolled in SWEET & Express Youth Programs
Waterfront Christian Church35 Corio StGeelong
Grovedale Breakfast ProgramFree Breakfast to all community members Friday Morning9-11.30 Grovedale Centre, Heyers Rd, Grovedale
Anna / Youth Pastor5229 [email protected] [email protected]
All welcome at free meal at Outpost and youth at Friday night group
The Lunch Box Cnr Little Malop & Fenwick StGeelong
SATURDAY meals programOpen to disadvantaged families, homeless and individualsSaturday, 11.30 -2.00pm
David Barkley 0417 310 [email protected]
All Welcome
Spare Meals Geelonghttps://www.facebook.com/groups/SpareMeals/
Temporary crisis food relief How to find us: Search: Spare Meals Geelong on Facebook and ask to join page. Distribution of frozen meals to families in need of temporary assistance up to 1 week’s worth.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpareMeals/
People would need to join page to gain access to assistance.
Open to anyone in need
Senior Citizen ClubsAged & DisabilityCity of Greater Geelong103 Corio StGeelong
Seniors Citizens clubs provide a relaxed environment where people can enjoy the company of other and participate in a wide range of activities.
Many seniors clubs offer a regular low cost meal as part of their social activities.
Grant HawkinsSeniors Citizens Club03 5272 [email protected]
Need to be member of a club and over 55.
Diversitat Aged Support9-15 Clarence StGeelong West
Monthly Community MealEvery 2nd Friday of the month2 course meal for $7*Bookings Essential
Ph: 5222 7275www.diversitat.org.au
Innovative Cuisine & Community Café @ RosewallRosewall Neighbourhood House36 Sharland RdCorio
Community Café offers low cost nutritious meals to eat in or takeaway.Also offer a catering service and hospitality training such as:
Introduction to Hospitality Food Handlers certificate Espresso Coffee making Workplace Hygiene Procedures Café Skills
Karen Williams03 5275 7409
All Welcome
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LEARN, GROW, COOK
Community KitchensName Description Contact EligibilityBarwon HealthCommunity Kitchens Co-ordinationHealth Promotions UnitLevel 2, KitchenerRyrie StreetGeelong
For information regarding all Community Kitchens below contact Suzanne Harman at Barwon HealthCommunity Kitchen CoordinatorBarwon Health - Health Promotion UnitPO Box 281, Geelong, Vic 3220
Suzanne Harman(Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday)PH. 1300 715 673
Norlane Community KitchenDorothy Thomson Day Centre10 Wendover AveNorlane, 3215
Friday 10.00am-1 pm
Facilitator: Tony Contessa Contact: Sue HarmanCommunity Kitchens [email protected]: 1300 715 673
General Community
Cloverdale Community KitchenCloverdale Community Centre167-169 Purnell RdCorio, 3215
Wednesday 12.00-2.00pm Contact: Sue HarmanCommunity Kitchens [email protected]: 1300 715 673
General Community
Eastern Geelong Community KitchenSt Andrews Uniting ChurchCnr Sydney Pde and Sydney AveGeelong 3220
Thursday 10.00-1.00pmFacilitator: Caroline Sievers
Contact: Sue HarmanCommunity Kitchens [email protected]: 1300 715 673
General Community
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Portarlington Community Kitchen39 Fenwick St Portarlington
Wednesday 10am – 1pmOpen to general Portarlington community
Facilitator: Alan Edlin
Contact: Sue HarmanCommunity Kitchens [email protected]: 1300 715 673
Vines Road CommunityKitchenVines Rd.Community Centre,49 Vines Rd, Hamlyn Heights
Tuesday 10.00 – 12.30Saturday 11am- 1pm
Facilitator: Trudi Harkness
Contact: Sue HarmanCommunity Kitchens [email protected]
Ph: 1300 715 673
General community
Whittington Community KitchenWhittington Primary School, Worden Crt. Whittington
Fortnightly Tuesday 2.00-4.00(includes cooking and preparation for next session)
Facilitator: John Sambrooks
Contact: Sue HarmanCommunity Kitchens [email protected]
Ph: 1300 715 673
General Community
Grovedale CommunityKitchenNeighbourhood House,45 Heyers Rd.Grovedale
People with diabetes or at risk ofdiabetes who are interested incooking diabetic appropriate foodWednesday 10.30-12.30 pm
Facilitator: Joy Jennings
Contact: Sue HarmanCommunity Kitchens [email protected]: 1300 715 673
Church By the Bay Community KitchenCnr. Waterview Close and the Geelong-Portarlington RdPortarlington
A program of the Port Neighbourhood House, participants learn to prepare budget mealsFriday 10.00-12.30
Facilitator: Jan Westworth
Contact: Sue HarmanCommunity Kitchens [email protected]: 1300 715 673
South Valley Community Kitchen238 South Valley RdHighton/Waurn Ponds
Friday 9.30-1.00
Facilitator: Margaret Kerr
Contact: Sue HarmanCommunity Kitchens [email protected]: 1300 715 673
General Community
Bannockburn Men’s Community KitchenCulture Centre 2 Pope St
The men’s kitchen has participants from a very wide age range and with a welcoming and friendly approachWednesdays fortnightly 10-1.30$8 covers the cost of ingredients.
Rebecca HickeyHealth & Wellbeing TeamGolden Plains Shire5220 7189
Men
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BannockburnMen’s Community KitchenDiversitat Community Centre9-15 Clarence StGeelong West
Kitchen operates every Thursday from 5pm Ph: 5222 7275www.diversitat.org.au
Springdale Neighbourhood Centre Community KitchenSpringdale Neighbourhood Centre17-21 High StDrysdale
Group cooking sessions for members of local community who would like to learn fresh cooking ideas in a social environmentMens Community Kitchen: Tuesday 10-1pm, Wednesday 10-2pm or 5-8pm, Thursday 10-2pmWomens Community Kitchen: Friday 10-1pm
Springdale Neighbourhood Centre5253 [email protected]
All welcome
Ocean Grove Community KitchenOcean Grove Neighbourhood House1 John Dory DriveOcean Grove 3226
Thursday 10.00am-1.00pmContact: Sue HarmanCommunity Kitchens [email protected]: 1300 715 673
General Community
Diversitat Settlement ServicesNorthern Community HUB25-41 Arunga AveNorlane
Cooking programs for Refugee CommunitiesPre Vocational Cooking Programs for Refugee Communities
Ph: 5221 6044www.diversitat.org.au
Refugee communities
Community GardensName Description Contact EligibilityGeelong West Community Garden129 Autumn StGeelong West, 3218
The Geelong West Community Garden has been operating since 1985 and caters for those with limited space to grow their own vegetables at home. The community garden attracts those who believe in sustainable practices. It provides a focus for people of different backgrounds to meet, share knowledge and ideas, develop friendships, foster a sense of power and ownership amongst residents and develop a sense of community.
http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/directory/item/551.aspx
Yearly membership Currently membership full
Barwon Heads Community Arts Garden38 Geelong Road
Community based productive permaculture garden and environmental demonstration site.Contains a communal veggie patch as well as individual plots and
President: Michael Murphie [email protected]
Yearly membership Currently
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Barwon Heads orchard. Contains art and sculpture. It has a safe playing space for children and a meeting room, outside kitchen, gathering space and facilities for community activities and meetings.Open for the general public visits.
membership full
Grovedale Community Garden45-47 Heyers RoadGrovedale
Community garden with allotted plots and organic methods encouraged.A garden plot used for practical demonstrations via Grovedale Community Centre (Gardening course). Excess produce shared amongst members.
Adrian [email protected]
http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/directory/item/552.aspx
Yearly membership Currently membership full
Norlane Community Garden Norlane Community CentreWindsor ParkRose AvenueNorlane
Community Garden with combination of shared and allotted plots – started 2010 + industrial kitchen. Located on the grounds of the Norlane Community Centre. Encouraging organic gardening, community interaction and an awareness of the environment.
Lou Brazier 03 5275 8124Liz [email protected]
Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm
Open to new members
Northern Community HubDiversitat25-41 Arunga AvenueNorlane
Community Garden including a demonstration and training garden.Multicultural garden, different groups with plots.
Project Manager: Bridget CareyPh: 03 5221 6044Ph: 03 5260 6000Fax: 5278 4664Email: [email protected]
Open to newly arrived communities
Manifold Heights Community GardenManifold St,Manifold Heights, 3218
Garden is located on the Primary School Grounds, with school and local community members. No individual plots, all produce planted and
harvested by members who participate in the garden.
Liz HinesEmail: [email protected]: 0418 501 998
New members welcome.
Lara Community Arts and Garden PrecinctScuti CourtLara(between Lara Primary School and Lara Seconday College)
The idea behind the Community Garden is to provide the community with a space to learn to grow food sustainably by use of organic and permaculture methods.Individual plots allotted to members and a communal garden established in 2010.
Rachel 0409 380 [email protected]
Open to new members
Point Lonsdale Community Garden2 Nelson RoadPoint Lonsdale
Community Garden in the grounds of the health service. Established by Bellarine Community Health Service, Point Lonsdale in 2009.Gardens aim was to provide a space for community to come together, learn about the environment and develop skills in
Bellarine Community Health2 Nelson Road, Point LonsdaleVic 32255258 0888
Open to new members
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cultivating vegetables and herbs.Individual raised garden beds and communal gardening areas
Ocean Grove Community Garden108 The ParadeOcean Grove, 3226
A new emerging community garden that will promote self sufficient organic gardening principles, healthy food choices and socialising in an outdoor setting.
Gaynor [email protected]
email: [email protected]: http://ogcommunitygarden.tumbir.com/
Membership will be open to residents of all ages and abilities
Grinter Garden(Geelong East)Coppards RdMoolap
The Grinter Garden is a harmonious and safe place where all can garden sustainably. It is a place where all participate, create and learn, contributing to a happier, healthy lifestyle.
Treasurer: Lorna [email protected]
Seeking new members
Waurn Ponds Community Garden48 Waurnvale DriveWaurn Ponds 3216
The Waurn Ponds Community Garden provides an opportunity to cultivate and grow produce with fellow green thumbs. The allocated plots include a combination of raised beds and large in ground beds.
Contact: Darrel Glessing0407 316 [email protected]
Seeking new members
Portarlington Primary School Community GardenNewcombe StPortarlington
A Community Garden in the grounds of the Portarlington Primary School
Contact: Lisa Gale5259 25 [email protected]
Volunteer welcome
Breamlea Community Garden 157-183 Breamlea RoadConnewarre
The Breamlea Community Garden enables members to enjoy a community garden in an atmosphere of nurture and friendship. Members are able to grow produce either in individual or communal plots, share information, skills and resources and participate in activities around sustainable living.
Lorraine Barrett de Calero PresidentMobile: 0400 082829Email: [email protected]
Membership open to all Breamlea residents and others with approval of committee
Fresh Food markets/SwapsName Description Contact EligibilityCloverdale Community Food Swap
Swap you excess garden produce. Tel: 5275 4415Fax: 5275 6867
All welcome
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Centre167-169 Purnell RdCorio, 3214
When: 3rd Saturday of every month. 9.30 –11.00am
Edible Gardens around the centre
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours:9:00am - 3:00pmWeekdays during school terms
2 & 5 Fresh Food Shop Shop 13Labuan SquareForster StNorlane, 3214
‘2 & 5’ Fresh Food Shop & Cafe Affordable fresh food shop and cafe.$8 Roast Lunch every Tuesday & ThursdayOpenMonday to Friday: 9am – 4.30pm
Emergency Food available Wed and Friday (mainly bread and excess fruit and vegetables)
Katharine Drummond-Gillett
03 5278 [email protected]
www.facebook.com/two.and.five.incwww.twoandfive.org.au
All welcome
Manifold Heights Food SwapManifold Heights Primary SchoolManifold St entranceManifold Heights, 3218
Food SwapSwap your excess Garden Produce.Produce from schools forest garden also available.When: 1st Saturday of every month
Liz [email protected] 501 998School: 5229 9643
All welcome
Eastern Geelong Community CentreFood SwapKaringal285 McKillop StEast Geelong
Promoting locally grown produce.First Sat of the Month 9.00-11.00
Contact: Lorna Martin0407 044 [email protected]
All welcome
Port ProducePortarlington Primary SchoolNewcombe StPortarlington
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable MarketA broad range of affordable fruit and vegetables from local growers.Friday mornings 830-1130am
Portarlington Primary School (parking accessible) onPh: 03 5259 2572 [email protected]
All welcome
Portarlington Community MarketOpp Portarlington PSNewcombe StPortarlington
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables A broad range of affordable fruit and vegetables in addition to other community market stallsLast Sunday of the month
Ph:03 5259 25 72
All welcome
Drysdale Harvest Basket Food Swap
Food SwapSwap your excess Garden Produce
Springdale Neighbourhood Centre03 5253 1960
Must be a member of the
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Springdale Neighbourhood Centre17-21 High StDrysdale,
When: 1st Saturday of every month 9.00-11.00amExcess is passed along to the local food bank or Men’s kitchen
[email protected] Harvest Basket GroupMembership $15 per year
Belmont Food SwapSouth Barwon Community Centre33 Mt Pleasant RdBelmont
Food SwapSwap your excess garden produce or donate to access produce if have no garden produceWhen: 2nd Saturday of the month 9.30-11am
Goshen Watts5215 6264
Transition South Barwonwww.transitionsouthbarwon.org.com
All welcome
Highton Food SwapVitality Cafe 229 Roslyn Rd Highton
Food SwapWhen: 4th Saturday of the month 9.30-11am
Vitality Café5241 6601
Transition South Barwonwww.transitionsouthbarwon.org.com
All welcome
Grovedale Food SwapGrovedale Community Centre, 45 Heyers Road Grovedale
Food SwapWhen: 3rd Saturday of the month 9.30-11am
Jess Boccia0409 563 752
Transition South Barwonwww.transitionsouthbarwon.org.com
All welcome
Transition South BarwonPostal Address:24 Admundsen StBelmont, 3216
Transition is a worldwide movement (http://transitionnetwork.org),where a grassroots community comes together to explore ways that a town or region can transition to a truly sustainable, resilient and happier future for everyone.TSB’s primary focus is on the postcode 3216 (including Belmont, Highton & Grovedale) in Geelong. Our aims are to have projects in areas of food, transport, energy, education, housing, waste, arts etc. as small-scale local responses to the global challenges of climate change, economic hardship and shrinking supplies of cheap energy.
Contact: Goshen Watts5215 [email protected]. http://transitionsouthbarwon.org.comFacebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/transitionsouthbarwon/
All welcome
Education SessionsName Description Contact EligibilityThe fOrT – Youth Drop In Centre
Shared meal available Monday-Friday 4.00-6.00pm
Jane Ruge Ph: 03 5274 9074
Free for youth
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Old Tourist Information CentreStead ParkCnr St Georges & Melbourne RoadsCorio
Corio Community Health2 Gellibrand StreetCorio
Supermarket tours for new arrivals from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds
Chris Johnston and Heather Roydhouse
Ph: 42157100
New arrivals and Refugees
Barwon YouthHead Office – Youth Support12-14 Halstead PlaceGeelong West 3218
Cooking included in curriculum Reception: 5221 4466 Fax: 5221 1442 Email: [email protected]
Youth only
*Jamie's Ministry of Food Geelong 106 Moorabool Street Geelong, 3220
Jamie’s Ministry of Food is all about inspiring people to get back into the kitchen and cook meals for themselves and their families. The 7 week course teaches simple healthy and tasty meals using fresh ingredients, as well as providing key nutritional information
Each class runs for 90 minutes and are offered 6 days a week. The cost is $20 per class, $15 for students and $10 for concession..
Jamie’s Ministry of Food, Geelong5222 8413Email:[email protected]
Open to all over 12 years of age.12-15 year olds must be accompanied by a guardian.Please visitwww.jamiesministryofffood.com
to further find out information and book a course.
MEALS ON THE MOVE
Delivered MealsName Description Contact EligibilityMeals on Wheels(MOW)
Aged and Disability Service –Cogg
Meals on wheels is a food delivery service we provide to help frail, aged people and those with disabilities.Diverse, healthy and culturally appropriate meals are prepared daily by the Community Chef Kitchen a local government owned social enterprise.Volunteers collect and deliver meals to those members of our
Irene Kadenbach – Cogg03 5272 [email protected]
HACC ClientsCommunity Aged Care Packaged clients
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103 Corio StGeelong, 3220
community who have requested assistance.Assessment Officer to visit client and determine needs.HACC Clients $6.20Community Aged Care Packaged Clients $16.20
Meals in a Moment
27 Bond St
Mordialloc, 3195
Private Company – Provides centre based and home delivered meals to elderly, disabled and infirmed.Meals offered as an alternative to Meals on WheelsMains $8.75 Seniors $8.45
03 9580 7906www.mealsinamoment.com
All
Choice Fresh Meals
41 Connell Road
Oakleigh
Private Company – Provides home delivered meals to elderly, disabled and infirmed. Approximately 80 mains to choose from ranging in price from $9.20 to $12.50. A $5 delivery fee applies.
1300 [email protected]
www.choicefreshmeals.com.au
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Community Transport ServicesName Description Contact Eligibility
Community Bus
Bellarine Community Health
Nelson Rd
Pt Lonsdale, 3225
Cogg community bus service using volunteers from Bellarine Community Health for people with mobility limitations. Persons picked up from and own homes and returned to home.Wednesday – First service: pick up time 10.00 am return 1.00pm St Leonards & Indented Heads to Drysdale Shopping Centre and Clifton Springs Hairdresser. Second service pick up 1.30pm return 4pm Portarlington to Drysdale Shopping CentreThursday – 9.30 pick up Return 12.30Leopold to shopping in Leopold or Newcomb prior arrangements can be made to go elsewhere. Second service leaving at 1pm returning at 4pm.1.00 pick up same as above.- Buses FullFriday 11.00 am pick up Ocean Grove and Pt Lonsdale to Ocean Grove Shopping Centre – return 2.30On 3rd Friday of the month Geelong service
Bus enquires to Barbara DwyerBellarine Community Health VolunteerPh: 0408 813 082
Volunteers enquires to Karen CrockfordBellarine Community Health Volunteer CorordinatorPh: 03 5258 0853
*Cost is gold coin donation for fuel.Hire of bus from Cogg covered by funds from Bendigo Bank Community Enterprises
Registered Community Bus users
Person with Mobility Limitations
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