After a $550,000 refresh, which has breathed new life into this cherished historical monument, restoring it to its former glory, the hall has for now, become an OzHarvest distribution point where residents can walk-in and grab a hamper – while also enjoying this community icon.
The hampers are a mix of dry goods, like rice, long life milk, canned items, and fresh produce including eggs, enough to help feed two people a meal a day for a week, and also include wipes, face masks and hand sanitiser.
Project Lead from OzHarvest, Shannon Richardson says the demand has surged over the last few weeks with the organisation supporting hundreds of families a week with emergency food relief hampers.
Mayor Steve Christou says families have been doing it tough, with the shutdown of businesses leaving many without a household income, and still having to pay bills.
“We have been receiving many messages from people who are grateful for the support; they’re letting us know that it’s making a difference for their families,” he said.
The hub, which will run from Granville Town Hall every Thursday, 11am-2pm, is in addition to other support such as the supply of food hampers from the Auburn Depot which council staff deliver for free each week alongside personnel from the police and defence force.
