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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, make better use of rescued/donated food 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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Construction is now underway, with the first stage of the project establishing the new kitchen facility.

The next step is to equip and activate the kitchen with the infrastructure needed to make it fully operational.

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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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We are seeking support from community members, local businesses and philanthropic partners to help us fully equip the kitchen and maximise its long-term benefit to the Swan Hill community.

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How You Can Support

Help us equip and activate the Community Kitchen

Contributions of any size will help us purchase the equipment and infrastructure needed to bring the new kitchen into operation and increase its impact on food security in our community.

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.