Building Connection and Confidence Through Cooking

Building Connection and Confidence Through Cooking

One of our recent Cook.Connect.Share. programs welcomed eight young people referred through MELI Youth Services. Throughout the program, participants not only developed practical cooking skills and nutrition knowledge but also formed meaningful connections with their...
Cook.Connect.Share.

Cook.Connect.Share.

Through our partnership with Cultura and City of Greater Geelong Family Services, we recently delivered a cooking session for a group of newly arrived Afghan men seeking asylum in Australia. For many participants, this was their first experience preparing meals...
Case Study: Closing the Loop with Local Farmers

Case Study: Closing the Loop with Local Farmers

At Geelong Foodshare, we’re committed to ensuring that as much food as possible goes to people first. But when surplus produce is no longer suitable for human consumption, it doesn’t have to go to waste. Through our partnership with local farmer Stan, this...
Cook. Connect. Share. by Geelong Foodshare

Cook. Connect. Share. by Geelong Foodshare

We are excited to confirm that we are launching our very own FREE cooking and food literacy program, Cook. Connect. Share., with our first program starting in early May 2026. Cook. Connect. Share. is a free, hands-on program designed to help people build...
43 Mercer Street Social Supermarket Opening

43 Mercer Street Social Supermarket Opening

After more than a year of planning, building, and anticipation, we are thrilled to announce that our 43 Mercer Street Social Supermarket has officially opened. More than a place to access food, Mercer Street brings together choice based food support and education,...