Springfield charity group Westside Community Care will be expanding its fresh food reach after securing funding for a new refrigerated vehicle.
The organisation received funding from the state government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund, one of Queensland’s biggest one-off grant programs.
Obtaining the $35,000 is an important step for the organisation, which runs a foodbank at the Camira Springfield Community Centre, to provide more of a variety of food choices.
Westside Community Care Director Phil Cutcliffe is excited to provide more to the community.
“We have been limited with cold food because some places won’t give you cold food unless you have a refrigerated vehicle to put it in,” he said.
“Having a vehicle that can pick up larger donation sizes will be a great asset to our organisation.”
The vehicle, which Phil is hoping will accommodate pallet-sized loads, will be able to collect some of the more sought-after cold food items.
“The way things are at the moment, with the cost of living, food such as meat and poultry are like gold,” he said.
Jordan MP Charis Mullen expressed her satisfaction at seeing Westside Community Care among the recipients of the funding.
“I am so pleased to see three Jordan organisations receive a share of this funding through the latest round, supporting them to continue their good work in our community,” Ms Mullen said.
“Westside Community Care will receive $35,000 for the purchase of a refrigerated vehicle, which will allow them to expand their food relief program.”
