By Meg Kennedy<\/p>\n
An emergency foodbank has been awarded an extra boost to help continue their good work in the Bacchus Marsh community, celebrated at a recent presentation night (pictured).
\nNot-for-profit organisation, the Bacchus Marsh Neighbour\u2019s Place, was presented with a $5,500 grant by local Freemason organisation, Duke of Abercorn Lodge on Tuesday, 9 April, to continue helping those in the Moorabool Shire that are in need of emergency food relief.
\nDuke of Abercorn Lodge Secretary, David Dickson, said the Neighbour\u2019s Place was chosen \u201cas many lodge members are also members of the local churches who sponsor the Neighbour\u2019s Place,\u201d and since the Neighbour\u2019s Place is \u201csometimes left out of state and local funding,\u201d thought the organisation would be a suitable choice.
\nDuke of Abercorn Lodge has contributed to other community organisations, including Girl Guides and the local hospital, and donations are often matched by the Freemason Foundation.
\nThe Neighbour\u2019s Place aims to help those in the community who are disadvantaged, at risk or temporarily unable to feed themselves or their family, and are in need of emergency food relief.
\nA spokesperson for the Neighbour\u2019s Place said the grant is expected to help the upkeep the organisation\u2019s foodbank, including buying and distributing food, and for minor renovations of the store building.
\nThe Neighbour\u2019s Place is located at 77 Main Street Bacchus Marsh Victoria. More information can be found at http:\/\/www.neighboursplace.org.au\/.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
By Meg Kennedy An emergency foodbank has been awarded an extra boost to help continue their good work in the Bacchus Marsh community, celebrated at a recent presentation night (pictured). Not-for-profit organisation, the Bacchus Marsh Neighbour\u2019s Place, was presented with a $5,500 grant by local Freemason organisation, Duke of Abercorn Lodge on Tuesday, 9 April, […]<\/p>\n