A new initiative in Sunbury is helping the community access fresh and affordable produce.
The Sunbury Community Harmony Food Co-op will be a weekly market, offering an alternative to major supermarkets by providing fresh, seasonal, low mileage produce including fruit, vegetables and eggs.
The market will be open to all residents, but will also operates a referral-only membership program offering additional discounts to individuals and families who are experiencing financial hardship.
The initiative is a partnership between Goonawarra Neighbourhood House, Multicultural Resource Hub and Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation. It was also supported by start-up funding from the state government, and supported by health promotion staff at Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health.
Co-op coordinator Bianca Lyndon and her dedicated team of volunteers are excited to welcome the community to the co-op for the launch on Saturday, May 10.
On Saturday, May 10, the market will be running alongside the launch, with plenty to do and see, including cooking demonstrations run by Hume council, a coffee cart, sausage sizzle, live music, face painting and games for children.
The launch event will take place between 10.30am and 12.30pm at the Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation, 43 Macedon Street, Sunbury, with the market running every Saturday from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
