Established in 2019, the Food Collective aims to create a more equitable food system in the City of Whittlesea.
We do this through a range of social enterprises and free programs and services that strengthen community connections, improve health and wellbeing, increase training and employment opportunities in the hospitality industry, and support households with food relief.
Our long term goals:
- Connected and Healthy Local Community
- Equitable and Sustainable Local Economy
- Sustainable and Circular Local Food Systems
- Resilient and Thriving Local Ecosystems
Social Enterprise
Food Catering & Cafe
Based at Melbourne Polytechnic in Epping, our on-campus canteen and catering business specialises in delicious, healthy and culturally diverse food, made with love for your next event.
Food Collective Wholesaler
Our Wholesaler social enterprise provides fresh produce to organisations Melbourne’s outer northern suburbs.
Programs and Activities
Demonstration Garden
A space for community members to engage in volunteering and learn about growing food.
Harvested produce is donated to our food relief program.
Hardship Help
Provides fresh fruit and vegetable boxes, information, resources and support to people living within the City of Whittlesea, who may be experiencing financial hardship.
Connect with us
Volunteer with us
Click here to sign up for volunteering.
Donate to us
We welcome donations of excess home grown produce to supply our food relief program. If you would like to donate your produce, please get in touch with us at: contact@foodcollective.org.au
If you would like to make a cash donation, click here.
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Get in touch
Phone: (03) 9401 6666
Email: contact@foodcollective.org.au