Moira Food Share

Moira FoodShare provides emergency assistance through the distribution of free fresh and non-perishable food items to residents within the Moira and Berrigan Shires.

Food is sourced from local bakeries, supermarkets and growers while using a mixture of free and paid goods from Foodbank Melbourne to enhance variety and nutritional value.

With the concurrent impacts of inflation and interest rates, these have placed significant impacts beyond normal household budgetary pressures and has contributed to a significant increase in residents Moira Foodshare supports. In the 2023-24 Financial Year, Moira FoodShare distributed the equivalent of over 200,000 kgs of food or 400,000 meals with a face value of more than $3 Million Dollars.

Expansion to meet demand has enabled Moira FoodShare to partner with local community groups creating distribution points in Cobram, Yarrawonga, Nathalia, Numurkah, Tungamah, Barmah, Finley and Berrigan.

MHA Care remain conscious of ensuring the program is run efficiently while balancing the growing operational costs and added demand pressures. The program continues to be overseen by one paid coordinator position (30 hours) and a team of over 50 engaged and passionate volunteers. 

MHA Care is proud of the impact the Moira FoodShare program plays in strengthening our local community. We see the program as an integral support pillar in supporting the most vulnerable residents into the future.