A mid-week initiative is bringing some warmth into the community’s Wednesday nights.
The Wednesday Kitchen, an initiative by Give Until it Hurts, offers a free meal for anyone who needs it every Wednesday night until the end of the year.
A social worker is also available on site to offer support, with the fully volunteer-run initiative helping feed the less fortunate in the community.
GUIH president and co-founder Garnet Jacob said this is a free meal for anyone struggling financially or socially.
“There are plenty of people in our community who need support that they aren’t quite getting,” he said.
“People come for a friendly chat with some new faces over a free hot meal, and maybe even take some free groceries home.”
To help support the initiative and the wider community, donations can be made of second-hand clothing and any pantry or food items.
If you’d like to show support, Mr Jacob said they always welcome new volunteers.
“We are always looking for volunteers, so if anyone would like to help make a difference in people’s lives, please pop in to the kitchen from 6pm to 7.30pm any Wednesday to introduce themselves to the team,” he said.
“We need volunteers who can help with kitchen-hand work. Menu planning, front of house, as well as room set-up and pack-down.”
The Wednesday Kitchen is from 6pm in the Function Lounge of the Sunbury Community Centre. Anyone is welcome.
