Organisations join forces to help Mooroopna

THE op shop, which was operated by Life Church, aided the community in emergency situations with food parcels, transport, clothing, and general help getting people back on their feet.

As part of the partnership, MEAC- now a registered agency of Shepparton Foodshare- will collect additional food to expand its food relief service during the winter months.

Amanda McCulloch, the Executive Officer of the Greater Shepparton Foundation, spoke of the collaboration with MEAC as an important step in maintaining essential services to those in need.

“A lot of people are finding it really hard at the moment, so this was an opportunity to meet some of the immediate needs of the community,” said Amanda.

Glenn Peric, the Executive Officer of Foodshare, expressed gratitude for the collaboration between MEAC and the Greater Shepparton Foundation to ensure continuous food support for the Mooroopna community, while imploring those who need assistance to not be hesitant in coming forward.

“The great thing about MEAC is they're putting their hand up to close the gap left by the Life Op Shops closure.

“We understand that it can be quite scary to ask for help, but we want to encourage you to come down to MEAC for support,” said Glenn.

MEAC, being the hub of the Mooroopna community, aims to be responsive to the community's needs as they continue to recover from the impacts of the floods. Jan Phillips, the Manager of MEAC said “It's our core work to look after our community so it just makes sense for us to do this.”

If you’re in need of food relief services, head over to the Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre via the senior's entrance, TuesdayThursday from 10am–1pm. Location: 23 Alexandra Street, Mooroopna Contact: 58251774