Community Meals

Cart with Heart MDNC Mullumbimby

Our “More Than a Meal” program has served 62,000 meals to community members since 2016 and helped many with social isolation and improved overall well being.

Community Meals between 12.30pm – 1.30pm ONLY.

MONDAY: No lunch Mondays.

TUESDAY: Take it as it comes Tuesdays in the hub 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

WEDNESDAY BBQ & Jam Session. In the MDNC Courtyard. Local jammers and a healthy spread of fab food, lovingly prepared by our amazing volunteer team. 12.30pm till 1.30pm

THURSDAY: Thursday, Community Lunch in the Hub.

FRIDAY: No Lunch Friday

All community meals are free of charge, a donation toward costs is always appreciated. $5 buys one meal, help us to continue this service by donating today

More Than a Meal

Program Outline

History

In early 2015 it was identified that there was a need in our community for people to access a wholesome cooked meal. Initially it was to be a meal prepared in partnership with St Martins church and the Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre, two days per week. The meal would be prepared utilising donated food from various businesses in the area, (food rescue).

At the start of this project, there were approximately 10-20 meals served on a Tuesday and Thursday. Fast forward to today and the program still serves up between 15 and 30 meals per day, but due to COVID has remained static for now. We have made and served 1,354 meals  to the Community between January and June 2021.

Aim

The service is designed to offer more than a meal, therefore reducing social isolation and promoting social inclusion. It is a space where people can come together, develop new friendships and share their story.

Creating this space also facilitates a ‘soft entry point’ for people who may need to access other services available at the Neighbourhood Centre. For example, community support, women’s services, legal aid etc.

Also to provide a free nutritious meal to the community in an environment that is welcoming and non-judgemental. The criteria for people utilising this service? ‘Anyone who is hungry’

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Support Services

Calendar of Events

M Mon

T Tue

W Wed

T Thu

F Fri

S Sat

S Sun

4 events,

- Recurring

Listening Space Mondays

- Recurring

Justice of the Peace Mondays

- Recurring

Community Support Mondays

- Recurring

Gulganii Pantry Mondays

2 events,

- Recurring

Community Meal Tuesdays

5 events,

- Recurring

Listening Space Wednesdays

- Recurring

Community Support Wednesdays

- Recurring

Gulganii Pantry Wednesdays

- Recurring

Community BBQ Wednesdays

2 events,

- Recurring

Community Meal Thursdays

- Recurring

Justice of the Peace Thursdays

4 events,

- Recurring

Listening Space Fridays

- Recurring

Community Support Fridays

- Recurring

Gulganii Pantry Fridays

0 events,

0 events,

4 events,

- Recurring

Listening Space Mondays

- Recurring

Justice of the Peace Mondays

- Recurring

Community Support Mondays

- Recurring

Gulganii Pantry Mondays

2 events,

- Recurring

Community Meal Tuesdays

5 events,

- Recurring

Listening Space Wednesdays

- Recurring

Community Support Wednesdays

- Recurring

Gulganii Pantry Wednesdays

- Recurring

Community BBQ Wednesdays

2 events,

- Recurring

Community Meal Thursdays

- Recurring

Justice of the Peace Thursdays

4 events,

- Recurring

Listening Space Fridays

- Recurring

Community Support Fridays

- Recurring

Gulganii Pantry Fridays

0 events,

0 events,

4 events,

- Recurring

Listening Space Mondays

- Recurring

Justice of the Peace Mondays

- Recurring

Community Support Mondays

- Recurring

Gulganii Pantry Mondays

2 events,

- Recurring

Community Meal Tuesdays

5 events,

- Recurring

Listening Space Wednesdays

- Recurring

Community Support Wednesdays

- Recurring

Gulganii Pantry Wednesdays

- Recurring

Community BBQ Wednesdays

2 events,

- Recurring

Community Meal Thursdays

- Recurring

Justice of the Peace Thursdays

4 events,

- Recurring

Listening Space Fridays

- Recurring

Community Support Fridays

- Recurring

Gulganii Pantry Fridays

0 events,

0 events,

4 events,

- Recurring

Listening Space Mondays

- Recurring

Justice of the Peace Mondays

- Recurring

Community Support Mondays

- Recurring

Gulganii Pantry Mondays

2 events,

- Recurring

Community Meal Tuesdays

5 events,

- Recurring

Listening Space Wednesdays

- Recurring

Community Support Wednesdays

- Recurring

Gulganii Pantry Wednesdays

- Recurring

Community BBQ Wednesdays

2 events,

- Recurring

Community Meal Thursdays

- Recurring

Justice of the Peace Thursdays

4 events,

- Recurring

Listening Space Fridays

- Recurring

Community Support Fridays

- Recurring

Gulganii Pantry Fridays

0 events,

0 events,

4 events,

- Recurring

Listening Space Mondays

- Recurring

Justice of the Peace Mondays

- Recurring

Community Support Mondays

- Recurring

Gulganii Pantry Mondays

2 events,

- Recurring

Community Meal Tuesdays

5 events,

- Recurring

Listening Space Wednesdays

- Recurring

Community Support Wednesdays

- Recurring

Gulganii Pantry Wednesdays

- Recurring

Community BBQ Wednesdays

2 events,

- Recurring

Community Meal Thursdays

- Recurring

Justice of the Peace Thursdays

4 events,

- Recurring

Listening Space Fridays

- Recurring

Community Support Fridays

- Recurring

Gulganii Pantry Fridays

0 events,

0 events,