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GEELONG Food Relief Centre (GFRC) has been doing great work for 30 years, but has never been needed more than in 2020.<\/p>\n

GFRC is a food bank operation which, through its two Geelong-based minimarts and bulk distribution facility, helps provide food to those who need it.<\/p>\n

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, GFRC chief Collin Peebles said he witnessed an increased need for food relief as the financial strain hits many around the region.<\/p>\n

“Unfortunately, the festive season always brings added pressure to the budgets of families throughout our region who may have already been struggling to meet their financial obligations,” Mr Peebles said.<\/p>\n

“Unlike previous years, in 2020 family budgets have been significantly impacted by the introduction of COVID-19 to our region, with a rise in unemployment, mortgage stress and the continual increase in the cost of living causing a significant increase in food insecurity.<\/p>\n

“With food insecurity throughout G21, Geelong and the Surf Coast, residents should be proud to have a dedicated regional food bank with 30 years of industry experience supporting those in need of emergency food relief.”<\/p>\n

“As CEO of one of the largest regional food bank operations in Victoria, it is humbling to witness a charity which provides six times more value to a client than a corporate supermarket thanks to our donors.”<\/p>\n

GFRC has more than 90 dedicated volunteers and helps about 38,000 individuals each year, supplying about 900,000 items of emergency food to 45 emergency food providers as well as holding a number of school breakfasts.<\/p>\n

Its new Emergency Food Distribution Hub, the first regional food hub for Victoria, is under construction in Geelong. With a $1.7million contribution from the City of Greater Geelong, as well as other external stakeholders, GFRC is set to operate from its new home in April this year.<\/p>\n

Geelong Food Relief welcomes food and financial donations. To donate food contact admin@geelongfoodrelief.org. Taxable donations can be made securely via PayPal at geelongfoodrelief.org.<\/p>\n

Anyone who requires these services can visit https:\/\/geelongfoodrelief.org\/need-help<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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