The Sunbury community loves to give back wherever it can.
Local businesses and community groups continue to show their support for local initiative Give Until It Hurts, which helps support those at risk in the community through its Wednesday Kitchen.
Running on Wednesday nights from 6pm to 7.30pm at the Sunbury Community Centre, the service offers a free meal to anyone who needs it, run entirely through volunteers and support from the community.
Give Until It Hurts president Garnet Jacob said everyone that helps continues to help make a difference in people’s lives.
“Volunteers are the backbone of our Wednesday Kitchen – without them it would not exist,” he said.
“Everyone can spare something, even if it’s old blankets, beanies, warm clothes, or excess pantry items that they know they’ll never use. Such donations can make a real difference to someone’s life and budget that week.”
Mr Jacob said GUIH receives a lot of support from businesses and organisations, who have cooked food, donated ingredients, or support the kitchen through venue hire.
“Our major sponsors at the moment are Bakers Delight in Sunbury Square, Sunbury Charcoal Chicken in Evans Street, and CareWorks (Foodbank) Sunbury,” he said.
“We also have support from organisations such as Goonawarra Neighbourhood House, Hume City Council, John & Mario’s Pizza, OzKebabs, and Conveniently Sunbury.
“We would be delighted to speak with any food businesses that may wish to help.”
He also thanked the Sunbury community for its continued support.
“Sunbury is a great community, where some people who have a lot, are happy to spare something for those who may not,” he said.
