Food insecurity is an issue facing many Australians today, and the Saint Elesa Food Initiative is working to change that.
The Saint Elesa Food Initiative is a united effort between the Greek Orthodox Parishes of Kogarah and Marrickville. Through a team of dedicated volunteers, this community-run organisation provides essential food relief to local communities in the form of home-cooked meals, and additionally pantry items, clothes, furniture and sanitary packs.
Pictured left to right: Asuria team members Jennifer, Cheryl, James and Louise, Asuria Executive Chairman Con Kittos, Asuria team member Alicea.
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Yesterday, several Asuria team members, alongside Executive Chairman Con Kittos, rolled up their sleeves to volunteer in the kitchens as part of the Saint Elesa Food Initiative. The team assisted in preparing and packaging 400 hot, nutritious meals, which will aid people experiencing homelessness and food-insecurity in the local community.
| Pictured: Asuria team members and Asuria Executive Chairman Con Kittos preparing food. | Pictured: food packages ready for delivery. |
Some of the key areas meals are distributed in include youth shelters, women’s refuges, social housing communities and vulnerable families.
Asuria has also donated $15,000 to the Philoptonos Society of Kogarah to support the continued efforts of this Initiative.
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| Pictured left to right: His Grace Bishop Christodoulos of Magnesia, Asuria Executive Chairman Con Kittos. | Pictured left to right: Asuria team members James, Jennifer and Louise, His Grace Bishop Christodoulos of Magnesia, Asuria Executive Chairman Con Kittos, Asuria team members Alicea and Cheryl. |
Thank you to the Saint Elesa Food Initiative for your work in supporting the local community of Kogarah and Marrickville. If you would like to keep up to date on the Saint Elesa Food Initiative’s activity, visit their Facebook page.