More than 100-community members have joined forces, to launch a new initiative to transform the region’s food system.
The Illawarra Regional Food Hub has been kicked off, as organisers said ‘food insecurity’ in the region has reached critical levels with 38 percent of households across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven, struggling to put food on the table.
The organisation also stating that 61 percent of residents advise the cost of food is the biggest barrier to eating well.
The Illawarra Regional Food Hub, spearheaded by Healthy Cities Australia, will provide a centralised solution to rescue, store and redistribute surplus food from local producers, retailers and hospitality venues to food relief organisations across the region.
The project, supported by a coalition of local organisations including Anglicare, OzHarvest, SecondBite, Vinnies and more, is now seeking to raise $137,000 to launch Stage 1, with a target opening date of October 2026.
Funding will go towards critical infrastructure such as a refrigerated van, storage facilities and securing a dedicated premises.
Organisers are calling on the community, businesses and supporters to contribute to the campaign and help bring the Hub to life.
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