Festive Food Drive – Sunday 29 November
Festive Food Drive – Sunday 29 November
The day after Victoria votes, come together with our community and show what kind of Victoria you want to be part of.
At a time when refugees, migration and multiculturalism are increasingly part of the political debate, the Festive Food Drive is a practical way to choose welcome.
Food Drive details:
When: Sunday 29 November, 10am–2pm
Where: Rear of ASRC Footscray, Albert Street, Footscray VIC 3011
Donate essential food and personal care items for refugees and people seeking asylum and join thousands of Victorians showing that, whatever the election result, there is a strong community that believes everyone deserves to feel safe, supported and welcome.
Because welcome isn’t just something we say. It’s something we do.
Most needed items:
- Vegetable and olive oil
- Tinned tuna
- Sweet and savoury biscuits
- Honey
- Peanut butter
- Jam
- Tahini
- Instant coffee
- Asian sauces, including soy, chilli and fish sauce
- Dried fruit and nuts
Personal care
- Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
Please don't bring:
- Baked beans, tinned spaghetti or tinned soup
- Toys, household items or clothing
Can’t make it on the day?
Ordering food through Coles Online is a convenient way to support the work of our Foodbank.
Instructions for Coles online:
- Go to Coles Online and log in or sign up to Coles (right-hand side of screen).
- Select “delivery”.
- Add delivery address: 214 Nicholson St, Footscray 3011.
- Select a delivery slot: must choose Tuesday or Thursday only 9AM – 3PM timeslot (please note a delivery fee may apply).
- Start shopping then go to checkout.
- Delivery type: click “sign for delivery”.
- Delivery instructions: please deliver to rear of building, call 0431 022 665 on arrival
- Check out.
IMPORTANT
After placing your Coles order, please forward your invoice to donatefood@asrc.org.au.
Coles no longer provides ASRC with donor or order details. Forwarding your invoice allows us to acknowledge and accurately record your donation, plan our Foodbank purchasing around incoming donations, and provide a tax-deductible donation receipt.
Thank you for your support!
Address: 214-218 Nicholson St, Footscray, 3011
Please bring donations to the rear of the building. 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.
Accepting donations Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10.00- 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 4pm
You can also make a financial donation to help the ASRC continue providing food, healthcare, legal support and other essential services to people seeking asylum.
Donate online
Other ways to get involved:
Run a collection
Host your own mini Food Drive at school, work or in your community and drop it all off at the event.
Share The Word
Print out our Food Drive posters and share around your work, school or community to help spread the world!
Contact us if you have any queries: By email at donatefood@asrc.org.au Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram
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