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Hundreds take home plant-based meals

Bayside NewsBy Bayside News12 December 2023Updated:12 December 2023No Comments2 Mins Read
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FRANKSTON MP Paul Edbrooke and Chisholm executive Richard Pratten in the Project Fresh Start kitchen. Picture: Supplied
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SINCE starting up two years ago, a Frankston-based not-for-profit is now feeding around 400 people healthy meals each week.

Project Fresh Start was founded by chef Jolene Gailitis in 2021. The organisation provides nutritious meals, and feeds around 400 people each week through its free community fridge project.

Gailitis said “I am so proud to show off the great work that Project Fresh Start has been doing. I love getting to know the people in our community and helping to create a space where locals can feel safe and come together for a nutritious meal. Our patrons frequently express how much they appreciate the positive impact of our plant-based meals. For many, it is their first experience with plant-based food, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive.”

The program runs out of the kitchen at Chisholm Frankston. Gailitis said “we are fortunate to use their facilities and are thankful for their on-going support in the community. Using the kitchen at Chisholm at their Frankston campus as our base has enabled us to transport food to more locations, helping us feed even more people in need.”

Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke visited the kitchen last week. He said “Project Fresh Start exemplifies the true spirit of community. Their commitment to providing nutritious meals, fostering inclusivity, and tackling food waste is a shining example of grassroots efforts making a significant impact. I commend Project Fresh Start for their outstanding work in Frankston, embodying the values that strengthen our community and uplift those in need.”

The community fridge can be found at 20 Young Street in Frankston.

For more information visit projectfreshstart.org.au

First published in the Frankston Times – 12 December 2023

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