THE Bribie Pantry MAKE LIFE BETTER

The Bribie Pantry is a not-for-profit, community service – established by Freedom Church to make a positive difference for the Bribie community.

The Pantry was previously part of the ‘Mercy Shop’ but moved into the new space three years ago (just before the pandemic years hit.) The Pantry has expanded, continuing to provide low-cost grocery and personal items to the local community.

On Bribie Pantry mornings, the place is bustling early! A dedicated team of enthusiastic volunteers prepare the space and serves customers – always aiming to ‘make life better’ with a smile, sincere care and some encouragement for the people that come in. There’s no doubt that times have been tough in recent months - It’s so good to be able to provide some practical help to young and old, singles and families – stretching budgets for a weekly shop quite a bit further.

The Pantry is open two mornings a week – with items predominantly from Foodbank Queensland.

Customers love the fresh produce that regularly comes in through our partnership with the community garden at “The Mini Farm Project.” Other community partnerships and donations are much appreciated and add to the variety of stock available.

On arrival, customers are welcome to take a basket (or trolley) and browse the shelves and freezers. Free bread, fruit and vegetables are offered with any grocery purchase of $5 or more. Each week stock changes, and regularly available items often include pasta, tinned food, long-life kinds of milk, lunchbox fillers, canned goods, soups, breakfast cereals, oil, sauces, noodles, rice and personal items. The Pantry is located behind Freedom Church - 195 First Avenue, Bongaree. (Right opposite the Footy Fields)

Open 7 to 11.45 am on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

(Cash purchases only) Phone 3450 0606 and have a chat with Sue or John for more details, if you need help or would like to help!

The Focus on Fellowship (the Ecumenical Women’s Group of the combined churches of Bribie Island) hosted a wonderful Coronation Morning tea to celebrate the crowning of King Charles the third. The morning was full of gaiety, fine food and much laughter. The guests were entertained by the Harmonies who sang regal and Kingly songs.