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Swan Hill Neighbourhood House is delighted to announce that we have secured $90,000 through the Victorian Government’s Community Food Relief Program – Local Grants.

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This investment will enable the construction of a new kitchen extension, significantly increasing our capacity to prepare nutritious meals and deliver inclusive cooking skills and food literacy programs for vulnerable and priority community members.

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Importantly, the project strengthens our partnership with Food for All - Swan Hill Region, creating a more coordinated and connected approach to local food relief. Together, we will expand meal production, enhance volunteer engagement, and build stronger food security pathways across the Swan Hill region.

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We sincerely thank the Victorian Government and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - VIC for supporting community-led solutions that make a real difference locally.

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While this funding forms a strong foundation, the total cost of the project exceeds the grant amount, and we are currently working to close a remaining funding gap to ensure the kitchen can be completed to a high standard and fully meet community needs.

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How You Can Support

We are inviting support from local businesses, community members and partners to help bring this important project to life.

Make a Donation to the Community Kitchen Project

Every contribution—big or small—will directly support the completion of the kitchen and help us expand our impact in the community.

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Tax-Deductible Donations

Tax-deductible donations can be made through our Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) auspice arrangement.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution, please contact our office to arrange this:
📞 03 5032 1549
📧 manager@shnh.org.au

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Why It Matters

This kitchen will:

• Increase access to healthy, affordable meals

• Provide opportunities to build cooking skills and confidence

• Support volunteers and community connection

• Strengthen local food relief partnerships

Together, we can create a space that supports not just meals—but skills, connection and long-term community wellbeing.

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Pictured below are photos of our current 'tiny' kitchen, the site of the future Community Kitchen, staff, volunteers and participants in the existing kitchen and Food Hub.