‘2 & 5′ Fresh Food Markets seek volunteers
Food Skil will be a sustainable commercial market garden and fresh produce
supplier/retailer designed to address food insecurity and provide education
around nutrition and healthy food choices. It is based in Corio and Norlane. It
is Workskil’s first social enterprise and is a not-for-profit.
Food Skil will operate in 3 areas;
- An organic market garden
- A community food hub which will incorporate:
- 1. A registered kitchen
- 2. A supermarket
- 3. A distribution and processing base for the market garden
- `2 &5′ Fresh Food Markets (these will operate at Neighborhood Houses)
Food Skil have just received funding from the City of Greater Geelong to
establish a ‘2 & 5′ Fresh Food Markets at the Cloverdale Community Centre.
The first market will be on Wednesday 9th November, from 9.30 a.m.
till 1.00p.m. The `2 & 5′ Fresh Food Markets will provide small community
run markets where the people of Corio and Norlane can access affordable high
quality fresh fruit and vegetables.
The `2 & 5′ Fresh Food Markets operation will encompass:
- The wholesale purchase of fresh fruit and vegetables to be sold through the
Market held at Cloverdale Community Centre. This will be supplemented with
produce from the Market Garden once it is established. - Free deliveries -At the end of the markets food purchases will be delivered
for free for those unable to take them home. - Unsold food will be donated to local food relief organisations.
- Organic waste will be composted on site.
- Education on nutritional food choices and cooking skills
We are seeking volunteers to help run this market. ALL volunteers will be
given a set box of fruit and vegetables for their time. The volunteers will
assist the Market Manager in the running of the market, this can include:
- Preparing the Fruit and vegetables for sale
- Selling the produce at the market
- Setting up the market
- Packing down and clearing up the market
- Cash handling
- Deliveries
If you would like more information please contact
Katie Gillett
Project Manager
(03) 5245 3000
Email: katharined@workskil.com.au
Susan Tattersall
Community Engagement Co-ordinator
(03) 5245 3000
Email: susant@workskil.com.au
