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A Western Sydney council is setting up its own community pantry in response to the rising cost of living. More from the ABC.

A big thankyou to the staff of Woolworths Lismore Square who selected the Lismore Soup Kitchen and The Good Pantry to support. These groceries will go to families in need in Christmas hampers. Thankyou Woolies!

The Good Pantry was set up in response to the devastating floods of 2022 in Lismore. The low-cost food pantry has been steadily growing and today reached a milestone 1000 families registered. “This milestone is a milestone we wish we never had to meet” says […]

Foodbank’s 2022 hunger report takes a deep dive into the causes of food insecurity in Australia. The daily challenge of having adequate and nutritious food is only increasingThe challenge of having adequate and nutritious food is only increasing, with over 55% of food insecure households […]

Needs have become complex in post flood Lismore, as even people with a wage can be struggling financially as they repair their house, as interest rates or rents rise, or any number of other reasons. The Good Pantry operates on a cost recovery model, meaning that […]