I have a community pantry at my office for people who need some help with food and groceries. This is available to anyone, anytime, no questions asked.
With cost-of-living pressures only increasing, and while wages and income support payments have stagnated, more people than ever need a hand and there's no shame in that. Governments aren't doing enough, and I believe we need to build resilient and caring communities who can enact mutual aid in this current crisis and into the future.
Anyone’s welcome to come by and grab something — but we need donations to help keep it stocked.
We're always looking for long-life staples:
- Canned food—especially beans, lentils and fish
- Rice, dried beans or pasta
- Cereal and biscuits
- Instant meals like cup-of-soup, noodles or sachet pasta or rice.
- Long-life milk and cordial
- Toiletries and hygiene supplies—especially toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo and tampons
- Baby supplies like food pouches, baby wipes and nappies.
We also collect kids toys, books, clothes and luggage for Hope in a Suitcase.
If you'd like to make a donation, drop by my office during business hours at 349 Sandgate Road, Albion QLD 4010.
Please no used goods, food past best before date or fresh food.