COMMUNITY Support Frankston have received a funding increase from the federal government.
The community organisation will receive an extra $100,000 in government funding from January 2019 onwards.
Dunkley MP Chris Crewther said “this funding increase of over $100,000 per annum, bringing the total funding amount to over $350,000, will enable Community Support Frankston to assist locals in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region even further.
“Community Support Frankston is one of the busiest community support agencies in Victoria, with nearly 13,000 people contacting them for assistance last year.
“Community Support Frankston has been helping residents with food parcels, clothes, bedding, household items and vouchers for utilities and supermarkets for decades.
“I’m delighted that through this increased funding, Community Support Frankston can maintain their great work in providing Emergency Relief to those in our community who are most in need.”