How we got here…

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 we charge a small amount (ie $10 a bag) to cover some of the costs we have in keeping the centre running. This is part of our agreement with Foodbank NSW. We are spending more than we retrieve in operating the Good Pantry. Our agreement with Foodbank NSW, requires us to offer this service only to people in need, which is why we have to ask some questions. If you have no money, please come and ask if we can help, as we don’t want anyone to go hungry.

After the floods in February and March 2022, this venue previously operated as the Lismore Food Hub which closed in June. We are thankful, particularly to the organisation Turbans For Australia who helped our city a lot during this period, including supporting the previous Food Hub.