Product of the Month
Is an easy way for you to contribute to Foodbank.
Donated goods for the month of February 2010 amounted to $381.50
Product of the month for March 2010 is 'Tinned Fruit".
Your generosity is another way of helping us to provide for those who seek assistance through Foodbank.
The Purpose
Foodbank exists to assist members of our local community with material relief in the form of food, clothing and various household goods when available.
The Vision
Foodbank endeavours to reflect God's heart of compassion for the community of Monash. We believe the gospel must be demonstrated in both word and deed, with holistic consideration of a person's spiritual, social and physical needs. Foodbank aims to address all of these needs but especially focuses on the physical needs of the client. Part of Syndal Baptist's vision is to be a "church serving the community". Foodbank is one way of fulfilling that vision.
What Services Are Offered
Services such as:
- Providing food to those in need
- A friendly chat over a cup of tea or coffee
- Linking within Karinya Counselling Centre
- Networking with other Syndal Baptist programs including: Life Discovery and other short courses, craft groups and Alpha
- Referrals to other welfare agencies
- Good quality used clothing
- Some household goods
- Support counseling
Operating Hours
Foodbank is open each week on Tuesdays only. Appointments are made by contacting the Church Office on 9803 9144.
The Need
In the region there are approximately 135,000 people, with 70,000 in the Glen Waverley, Wheelers Hill and Mount Waverley areas. Some agencies provide similar care but cannot keep up with the need. Many agencies will only give food 3 times a year to the same client. Several agencies, including Centrelink, refer people to Syndal's Foodbank.
Thank you
Foodbank extends a very sincere "Thank you" to the many wonderful, anonymous people who faithfully donate grocery items and put them in the Foodbank Trolley week after week. Your generosity of spirit and resources allows us to extend God's love in practical ways beyond our Church community. This is good news to the needy. God bless you.
Contact Jennifer Farmer for more information.