Community
12 December, 2025
Food relief for families in need
WESTERN District Foodshare now has a new refrigerated truck thanks to a state government grant.
The truck, which has been hailed a “game changer” by executive officer of Foodshare Amanda Hennessey, will allow more meals to be delivered to families in need – just in time for Christmas.
“No one should go hungry and that’s why the state government is delivering more support for food relief in the region,” Member for Western Victoria Jacinta Ermacora said.
“The state government’s Community Food Relief Program will see organisations share in $9 million, doubling the program’s funding this year to deliver fresh and nutritious food right across Victoria.”
Across Victoria, the program boosts supplies for large-scale food relief organisations and supports volunteers on the frontline.
Seven coordination grants will help major providers expand services, while 126 local grants will strengthen grassroots support.
Western District Foodshare will receive funding to purchase a refrigerated van and support increased supply and regular deliveries into the nearby Glenelg and Southern Grampians Shires.
“Western District Foodshare plays a really big role in supporting families who can’t get enough food,” Ms Ermacora said.
“The new refrigerator means they can collect more food and distribute more food across our region.”
