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Paynesville Neighbourhood Centre gets praise for aiding over one thousand customers from Darren Chester

Darren Chester commends the Paynesville Neighbourhood Centre team for their dedication to the Community Lunch Program and Foodbank, supporting over 1,300 customers. Rising living costs strain community support.

By news@gippsland - 23rd May 2024 - Back to News

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester met with the fantastic team members at the Paynesville Neighbourhood Centre, who are doing a phenomenal job overseeing the Community Lunch Program and Paynesville Foodbank.

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester with Paynesville Neighbourhood Centre volunteers Gina and Rosie

In the past year, Paynesville Neighbourhood Centre has served more than 1,300 customers through its Food Bank service and more than 1,000 free meals through its Community Lunch Program. Lunch is a great way to reduce loneliness in the community and bring people together in a safe and friendly environment to share a home-cooked meal. Sadly, the increased cost of living is forcing more people to rely on community services like this, which places an extra burden on volunteers.

Pictures from Darren Chester MP website.

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