How We Started
Food for the Community formed in late June 2015 as a direct result of the ever-increasing burden being placed on charities for help. Formed by two women, Kat Lee and Charmaine Wannan, we offered free bread and bread products to those in the community who were finding it hard to make ends meet. From humble beginnings, we now offer not only bread but fresh fruit and vegetables as well as many assorted pantry items and on some occasions other fresh items such as milk and other dairy products.
Our Plans For The Future
Our aspirations for the future are for FFTC to expand to cater to the North and South of Adelaide as well as rurally. We are planning to open a soup kitchen/café where we will offer those in need two free meals a day as well as offering others meals at a discounted price. Early next year we are planning to open an Op Shop where people can donate and buy second-hand items at an affordable price.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Our vision is for an inclusive society where everyone has access to basic fresh food without hardship. We strive to accomplish this by offering fresh fruit, vegetables and various pantry items to people in need.
For a full list of our values, please visit our values page here.
Our Purpose
Food for the Community Inc is an organisation for individuals in distress and at risk of hunger.
Food for the Community Incorporated is guided by the following principle/s.
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To work within the community fostering a fair, just and healthy society.
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To recognise the rights of all individuals to mutual respect, and acceptance of others without biases based on differences of any kind.
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Respect and value diverse life challenges, creating an environment that is inclusive of all.
Our Objectives
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Food for the Community recognises that individuals and families can experience a range of factors which contribute to financial hardship and distress which may lead to food insecurity.
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Food for the Community recognises the worth and value in creating a culture of sharing and providing assistance to those who are experiencing food insecurity.
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The organisation is nonjudgmental of the circumstances which may lead to food insecurity.
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The process of gathering and sharing food supplies including the frequency, time, acceptance and possibly rejection is contained in our operational policy.
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To educate the community and raise awareness of the presence and impact of violence, hardship and inequality upon members of the community who receive our service.
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To do all such other acts or things that may be conducive to the attainment of the objects set out above
ABOUT US
Our Facebook page where you can find opening times and locations
