RECEIVING a free, hot lunch-time meal was a treat for needy residents on Thursday – thanks to Community Support Frankston’s Anti-Poverty Week activities.
The emergency relief provider put on fruit and vegetable giveaways, as well as sizzling snags and delicious burgers, for up to 100 diners.
The event aimed to treat some of Frankston’s most vulnerable residents and raise the profile of the local emergency relief provider.
Community Support Frankston manager Steve Phillips said all welfare agencies were encouraged to make the most of Anti-Poverty Week activities. “We have a large cohort of people in poverty and do our best to offer them easy access to community relief.
“On these occasions, showing we are prepared to help is better that just saying it.”
As well as providing 120 burgers and 220 snags, the support staff gave away 80 bags of fresh food, including eggs, bread, fruit and vegetables. Their service also provides grocery vouchers, help with utility bills, referrals and advocacy.
The event was supported by Frankston Council, Rapid Relief Team and Second Bite.