Camperdown & District Community House – foodbank service

The Foundation was proud to support the Foodbank in 2007 with great results for the community. In 2018 the Foundation also provided the Community House with sponsorship for the next three years until 2020.

Emily Mercer, Coordinator, stated about this project:

“The grant money was used to purchase non-perishable food products as stock for the Camperdown & District Food Bank and distribution of food relief hampers to those in in need of emergency food relief in our community and across our district. Along with purchasing goods for the immediate distribution of hampers, the funding was also used to purchase non-perishable food for storage stock as a part of our service sustainability plan.

With the funding from SWCF and support from Food Bank Victoria, Camperdown and District was able to provide the increase in food aid required for those impacted by the St. Patrick Day fires, whereas prior to receiving this funding the service may not have been in a position where this additional demand could be met without to sacrificing the usual service demand and delivery. The Camperdown & District Community House also delivered food hampers directly to families impacted by the fires as a part of the Corangamite Shire relief and support efforts immediately following the event. This provided not only food relief, but connection, personal support and the opportunity to refer individuals and families to other supports and services available to them.

The Camperdown & District Food Bank volunteers wish to express their deep gratitude to SWFC for providing the funding and showing the understanding and appreciation that even though our service is a relatively small one in comparison to others, this does not mean that our service is unimportant or without positive and lasting impact on and in our community. The provision of this funding shows that SWCF truly sees the value and benefit of community strengthening enterprises, regardless of how many bells and whistles, size or reach. We will always be indebted to the Foundation for your support.