Dinner initiative brings community together

MEMBERS of the Cape Clear community are meeting regularly to share a meal and make connections.

Held each Thursday night during school terms, the dinners are open to anyone from the area.

“COVID made everyone realise how broken communities are and how isolated communities are,” Cape Clear, Illabarook and Rokewood Junction community committee president Evelyn Cannon said.

“All the committees in the area are trying to really put in an effort and making sure ther’re things in the community for people to do.

“Food often brings people out and the cost of living is really hard on a lot of households.”

The dinner costs $9 per person and includes a homestyle cooked meal as well as one hot and cold drink.

Money from the dinner goes back into the community for future activities, and dietary requirements can be catered for.

Ms Cannon said it is great to see a diverse range of attendees, the oldest so far being 92 years old and the youngest 10 months old.

“We’ve had a real spread of people,” she said.

“We’ve got some comfortable couches for people to sit down now after dinner and the kids bring along some board games to play.

“It’s just a really lovely evening.”

Cape Clear community dinners are held each Thursday from 6pm during school terms at the recreation reserve.

To RSVP or find out more information contact Ms Cannon on 0405 411 132.