The Extra Shelf

03/09/2026

As we are enjoying the warmer spring weather we are mindful that there are still colds and flu about. If you are not well our preference is for you to stay home and rest. If you arrive unwell and need food our volunteers will happily get you what you need while you wait outside. Please help us protect our whole community. Thank you for your understanding.

28/07/2026

Lots of mulch in the Tecoma Uniting Church carpark that we would like moved on asap. Please come and take what you need. We also have lots of cardboard boxes on the deck of the church which would make great mulch matting. Cardboard and mulch needs to go by Saturday at the very latest. Thank you so much for your help.

11/07/2026

We have lots of boxes on the deck of Tecoma Uniting Church that we would love to have moved on. If you need some sturdy boxes for moving or storing things or want cardboard to help lay under mulch and prevent the weeds in your garden please come and collect some.

05/06/2026

Our great friends at Upwey Community Meal Night - Foothills Community Care & Rotary Club of Belgrave are running a Bingo Fundraising Night Friday 5th June from 6pm for dinner, Bingo starts at 7pm. Please support them if you can by going along to a fun night.

Following the great success of our last Bingo night we are proud to open up tickets for our next Foothills Bingo Night, on Friday June 5.

Doors open at 6pm with eyes down 7pm sharp

Come along and have some fun while raising funds for a great local cause.

Our kitchen will be open serving a hot dinner from 6-7pm for $10 a plate.

Plenty of cash prizes, bonus rounds, raffles and spot prizes on the night.

Book online https://bingo-at-foothills.raiselysite.com/

03/06/2026

All welcome. Foothills in Upwey and Ferntree Gully invite you to dinner every Monday night.

Winter has definitely kicked in this week, and while it's cold and wet outside, inside at our weekly community meals things are warm

Every Monday in Upwey and Wednesday in Ferntree Gully (4-6pm) we open our
doors for nights full of hot, hearty meals, food parcels, good conversation, and connection.

These meals are open to anyone and everyone. It’s about so much more than just food, it's about community and belonging when people need it most.

A massive thank you to our incredible volunteers and donors who brave the winter chill to make these nights happen every single week.

Come on in out of the cold, this winter, everyone is welcome at our table!

22/05/2026

We have lots of cardboard boxes available on the deck of the Tecoma Uniting Church. Please come and take some for mulching or any other purpose that you need. It would really help us out.

28/04/2026

Not sure when we are open?
Look for the open flag.
Check this page, click on hours and a drop down box appears.
If all else fails focus your phone on any QR code you see on all the signs and you will be directed to the TUC website.

23/04/2026

The Extra Shelf pantry will be open on Anzac Day, this Saturday.
When you shop buy an extra can to donate to the Extra Shelf Verandah Emergency cupboard.
What a beautiful Autumn we are having.
What's your favourite food for Autumn?

19/04/2026

Its easy to see our hours of operation.
They are just below the banner on the pages. See you on Thursday.

19/04/2026

Please come on down to Tecoma Uniting Church this afternoon we are open with lots of fresh fruit, vegetables, bread and rolls available. Perfect with school going back tomorrow!
Open until 4pm today.

17/04/2026

Please come on down this morning before 10:30am or between 6 to 8pm tonight as we have lots of fresh fruit, vegetables and bread to share. We look forward to seeing you at the Extra Shelf a foidbank for all at the Tecoma Uniting Church.