Wednesday, 22 March 2023

 Sam GROTH (Nepean) (09:52): I was proud to join members of Vinnies Kitchen, Rosebud, at their recent AGM, and today I want to recognise the integral work they do in our community. Throughout Victoria’s countless COVID lockdowns Vinnies Kitchen continued their great work, providing takeaway meals to those in my community who need regular support putting food on the table. Six days a week, 45 weeks of the year, Vinnies Kitchen is committed to providing meals, coffee and other food supplies to those in need. Vinnies Kitchen over the last year has seen considerable demand for their important services, providing up to 34 food hampers every week, including 10 hampers to families at Rosebud Primary School. Homelessness and underprivilege are a growing issue on the peninsula, and I want to thank organisations like Vinnies Kitchen and their volunteers, particularly president Anne-Maree Townsend, secretary Lin Moran-Woods, treasurer Christine Faulkner, community liaison directors Lyndell Flegg and Joan Sapwell, food coordinator Michael Scotts and committee members Liz Lowther and Lawrence Pascoe.