25/07/2026
Another delivery of fresh produce to the Uniting Care food shelf in Morwell.
While we were there, a lovely gentleman collecting some groceries stopped to thank us. He shared just how much these community food shelves mean to people who are doing it tough. It was a simple reminder that behind every bag of vegetables is a real person and a real story.
This weeks delivery included fresh continental parsley, red and green Thai chillies from our summer harvest, pumpkin, celery, rosemary, onions, apples, oranges and potatoes. We also added some kaffir lime leaves and Vietnamese mint for those who enjoy cooking flavours from around the world.
The cost of living continues to place enormous pressure on many households. Across Victoria, more than one in three households are struggling to afford the food they need, and Foodbank Victoria is now helping provide food to around 69,000 Victorians every day.
This isn’t just happening somewhere else. It’s happening right here in Gippsland, in our own towns and communities.
If you’re fortunate enough to have a productive veggie patch, fruit trees or laying hens and you have more than you can use, please consider sharing your surplus with one of our local community food hubs.
A handful of herbs, a few pumpkins, a box of apples or a dozen eggs might seem small but to someone else it can make all the difference.
Some of the wonderful local organisations supporting our community include:
• Uniting Care Morwell
• Morwell Community House
• Mirboo North Hope Kitchen
If every home gardener grew just a little extra to give away, imagine the difference we could make together.
