Gisborne Foodbank is on the hunt for new volunteers.
Operating for over five years, the foodbank is open on Wednesdays and Fridays and offers a comfortable place for people to get support in the form of groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and personal products, as well as a friendly ear if needed.
To keep the foodbank running smoothly, organisers are on the lookout for more volunteers and donations.
Manager Jen Austerberry said volunteers who give their time are essential to the success of the foodbank.
“We get volunteers of all ages,” she said.
“Many of the volunteers that come to the foodbank during the week are retired or semi-retired, however there are also some young people who help us out. “
Currently there is a team of 16 volunteers, with around four volunteers rostered on per session. Many of the dedicated volunteer team have been helping out at the Gisborne Foodbank since the beginning.
Ms Austerberry said volunteering at the foodbank is a great opportunity to give back to the local community, and make a small difference in people’s lives.
The Gisborne Foodbank operates on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am to 3pm and by appointment, and volunteers are needed across both days.
Donations are also always needed, with multiple drop-off points available around Gisborne.
If you’d like to enquire about volunteering, you can contact Ms Austerberry on 0492 850 520.
More information: https://www.gisbornefoodbank.org.au/
