The Peoples Pantry is a registered, tax deductible, ACNC charity which works in partnership with Foodbank Victoria and Second Bite.
The Flemington People’s Pantry is a food rescue and redistribution project run by and for members of the Flemington/ Kensington and Ascot Vale public housing estate communities.
People’s Pantry was started as a response to a study of food insecurity in the City of Moonee Valley conducted by Deakin University in 2009.
The Peoples Pantry is a registered, tax deductible, ACNC charity (Essendon Baptist Community Ministries) which works in partnership with Foodbank Victoria and Second Bite.
A diverse group of local volunteers experiencing un/under-employment order, collect and redistribute 1 to 1.5 tonnes of food to approximately 120 households each Tuesday and Wednesday, (February-Christmas).
We partner with other agencies to provide volunteer work for asylum seekers; people experiencing mental illness or intellectual disability; and/ or un/der-employment.
We exist to redeem waste, share food, create good work, dispel loneliness, reconnect neighbours, celebrate faith and difference and subvert the status quo!
We operated as a multi-faith, multi-cultural program who seek to build community connections by initiating and supporting various local food initiatives.
TO REGISTER or TO FIND OUT MORE
Please attend the old Newmarket Baptist Church Sanctuary at 12 Brighton Street Flemington at 1.30 - 3pm on Wednesdays.
You can also ring or text our team on 0466 976 804 to enquire about home delivery options.
Financial donations can be made via direct deposit using the details listed below. To receive a tax deductible receipt for your donations, please also complete the form below.
Bank:Baptist Financial Services
Account Name:Essendon Baptist Community Ministries Inc.
BSB:704 922
Account Number:10001 8677
Donations can also be made via the Baptist Financial services iGive system. This allows for donations via credit card as well as direct deposits.
To volunteer or to find out other ways you can help this work, please contact Marcus Curnow via email.
134 - 138 Buckley St
Essendon
VIC 3040
Australia
