On Sat, July 27th, join our first Winter Food Drive in Dandenong at the Refugee Resource Hub

The traditional ASRC Winter Food Drive is on again this year, but this time, the main collection point will be the Refugee Resource Hub (RRH), powered by the ASRC in Dandenong.

The ASRC in Footscray has been the location for our Winter and Festive Food Drives for over two decades. However, two years after the Refugee Resource Hub opened in Dandenong, this is the opportunity to continue growing our community of compassion in the South-East.

With the increased cost of living and people seeking asylum who live in the Dandenong region relying on the ASRC Foodbank at RRH, we are calling on the local community to help us put food on the table for refugee families and individuals. Many people who use the ASRC Foodbank at RRH in Dandenong still don’t have the right to work, Medicare or any social support payments to feed their families while waiting for the outcome of their protection visas.

Please join us in making a warmer winter for refugees and people seeking asylum in the South-East.

Where: Refugee Resource Hub, powered by the ASRC – 205 Thomas St, Dandenong VIC 3175 – Drop off at rear of building in Oldham Lane.
When: 10AM – 2PM on Saturday, July 27th.

We do please ask that you ONLY bring foods from the list below

Essential food items are our priority, and sticking to the list ensures that our community’s needs are met, and we make the most out of your donation. We would love your donations of:

Tuna in oil of any size
(95g, 185g or 425g)
Coconut cream or milk
Honey
Peanut butter / Jam
Basmati rice

Sweet / savoury biscuits
Tinned vegetables (peas, carrots, corn kernels, tomatoes)
Oil (750ml – 1 litre)
Dried fruit & nuts
Razors
Deodorant

ITEMS WE DON’T RECEIVE/NEED

– Please note that the ASRC does not need baked beans, tinned spaghetti, or tinned soup.
– At this time, we do not require toys or household items or clothes

NOT IN MELBOURNE OR CAN’T MAKE IT ON THE DAY?

You can make a donation via Coles online. Find out more at https://asrc.org.au/ways-to-give/donate-food/#colesonline

PREFER TO DONATE CASH? Not a problem!

WHAT ABOUT THE ASRC FOODBANK IN FOOTSCRAY?
You can still bring your donations to the Footscray Centre. The Fooscray Centre won’t be open on Saturday, July 27th, but you can come during the week in our usual open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, from 10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4pm.

Please bring donations to the rear of the building, opposite no. 46 Albert St, Footscray. On arrival at the roller door please call 0431 022 665 to open the roller door and greet you and assist with the use of the QR code if needed.

IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT ON THE DAY TO DANDENONG, COME ON A WEEKDAY
205 Thomas St, Dandenong, 3175 – Please bring donations to our reception.

Accepting donations: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10am -12.30pm and 1pm – 4pm Wednesday and Friday by arrangement only, please contact on 8772 1380
Please scan the QR code to fill in your details and details of your donation, would love to thank you for your support!

OTHER DROP-OFF POINTS ACROSS MELBOURNE AVAILABLE HERE

Contact us if you have any queries
By email at donatefood@asrc.org.au
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On Sat, July 27th, join our first Winter Food Drive in Dandenong at the Refugee Resource Hub

We do please ask that you ONLY bring foods from the list below

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