“We’re incredibly grateful for the support given to a local charity that is making a difference to families and others. The grant will help us continue to supply hot meals to about 50 people a week at the primary school’s donated hall where some people tell us that sometimes this is their only real meal.”

– The Salt Foundation co-founder,
  Catherine Donnelley

“We have seven op shops to raise the capital we need to run our services and when a grant like this Feed Melbourne one comes along it is such a gift to us. It has had a huge impact.”

– Helping Hands Mission chief executive,
officer Melanie Kent

“Everyone here, especially at the food pantry, it doesn’t matter what you look like or what your story is, they just make you feel like you deserve it and it’s OK to ask for help. If I hadn’t reached out I don’t know where I would be, right now … this place was just a lifeline to me.”

– Nicole Breitner

“It’s been a tremendous weight off my shoulders as I’ve been struggling a lot. It makes such a difference to have the vegetables because you can make things like stews and casseroles. As soon as I went there I thought ‘I should have done this a long time ago’. It’s such a lovely, welcoming environment.”

– Jessica, speaking about Feed Melbourne grant recipient Combined Churches Caring Melton

“They didn’t make me feel bad, they welcomed me. It is not about who you are or what your colour is, they help whoever needs them. They are such a blessing. They are really working to raise people up and give them another chance.”

– Inioluwa, speaking about Feed Melbourne
grant recipient Turning Point