A healthy community food initiative is spreading its roots in Kyneton.
The Good Food Hub encourages growing and preparing healthy food on a budget.
It is the latest venture of Kyneton Community House, which has seen a kitchen and community garden space introduced at its new High Street premises.
With the help of dedicated volunteers from Distinctive Options, the hub’s backyard has been transformed into a productive and relaxing space for the community to enjoy.
The project was made possible through a Healthy Heart of Victoria grant awarded through Macedon Ranges Shire Council.
“It’s so wonderful to see our space come together, it just wouldn’t have been possible without input from so many generous community groups and individuals,” said Claire Rawlinson, KCH director.
“The Healthy Heart Project really afforded us the opportunity to get everything up and running in short order, for which we are all really grateful.”
The hub’s kitchen is also now fully functioning, facilitating community lunches every Wednesday as well as KCH’s new offering, a pop-up cafe called Small Bites, on Tuesdays from 12pm to 1.30pm.
Small Bites is run by students of the Everyday Employability Skills Learn Local program. People can pick up a delicious toastie or soup for $5 and help support the learning experience of the students.
The Good Food Hub at 35 High Street is now in full flight with many programs offered throughout the week for the community to enjoy. Informative videos and brochures are available through the Community House.
Enquiries about the space can be made through: admin@kynetoncommunityhouse.org.au or by phoning 5422 3433.
