Australasian Housing Institute, AHI

Breakfasts fuel Mid North Coast kids for school

Children and their parents living in community housing managed by Home in Place, and other housing providers, are benefitting from breakfast clubs in Taree and Forster. Children receive a free breakfast and packed lunch for school.

Last Thursday, Home in Place Executive Manager Community Development Krystal Moores officially opened the Pantry.


Around 80 people turned up for the grand opening which included a Welcome to Country, BBQ breakfast and a ribbon and cake cutting ceremony. Guests also had the opportunity to preview the pantry before it was open to the public.


Ms Moores said the Pantry is another important and timely addition to the hub’s service offering.


“With continuing cost of living pressures, the Pantry offers a conveniently located and affordable place to shop for our tenants and others who are doing it tougher than most,” Ms Moores said.


“We are grateful for the support of Foodbank to make the Pantry a reality,” she said.


“At Home in Place we do more than put a roof over people’s heads. Providing opportunity for tenants to save money and to participate fully in the community is a priority.”


“The 123 Hub is a key and successful part of our tenant engagement and community development programs in Broken Hill. It is a safe, culturally appropriate place where tenants and the Broken Hill community can come together.


“Through the hub we also provide information and social and educational activities to help build life and employment skills. Post COVID-19, we are encouraging government agencies and community service organisations to again use the hub as a convenient outreach centre for people living in this part of the community.


“Tenants have broadly welcomed the hub it has been praised by Police and other community services for supporting tenants, helping to bring communities together and reducing rates of anti-social behaviour.”


The 123 Hub opened in late 2015 in a dis-used NSW Government housing property. Home in Place paid for the renovation and fit-out of the premises and funds the hub’s operating costs.


Pantry is modelled on a successful shop at Home in Place’s other community hub on the NSW Central Coast. The Pantry will initially open every Thursday from 10am to 2pm. It accepts cash, EFTPOS and credit card payments.


For more information on the services at the hub, people can call 1300 333 733 or stay up to date with happenings at the hub via the @123Creedonsthub Facebook page.


This news item brought to you by Home in Place.

https://homeinplace.org/new-community-pantry-opens-in-broken-hill/

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