Anglicare has opened three new Mobile Community Pantries in St George and Sutherland Shire. Stocked with household pantry items, Anglicare Sydney’s Mobile Community Pantry (MCP) will be arriving at Rockdale, San Souci and Southerland Anglican churches.
For a $10 contribution, eligible people on low-income – those with a Pension, Health Care or Immigration Card – will be able to take home a shopping bag full of food worth close to $60.
For volunteers from St John’s Anglican Church, Sutherland, it is a practical way to demonstrate God’s love to those who may be going through a difficult time.
“We want to help those who are food insecure in our community in a practical and caring way,” says Robyn, a member of St John’s Anglican Church.
“It is a big decision for someone to admit that they need help, then make that difficult step to come to the MCP so they can put more food on the table for the family. So each fortnight we set up a little café where we hope people feel welcomed with a cup of tea or coffee and something to eat.”
The MCP comes to:
St John’s Anglican Church
Cnr Belmont Ave and Flora St, Sutherland
Every second Monday, 1:30 – 2:30pm (except public holidays)
St Andrew’s Anglican Church
325 Rocky Point Rd, San Souci
Every second Tuesday, 1:30pm – 2:30pm
St John’s Anglican Church
431 Princess Hwy, Rockdale
Every second Monday, 10.30am - 11.30am. (except public holidays)
Media contact: publicaffairs@anglicare.org.au