Rhonda Bristow at St Pete’s Pantry. Photo by Kevin Liepins.
CONTRIBUTED BY KEVIN LIEPINS
Looking to help others in need this winter? St Pete’s Pantry is seeking food essentials for its Winter Food Drive to assist Wynnum individuals and families in need this winter.
St Pete’s Pantry provides food hampers from the St Peter’s Parish Hall in Bride Street, Wynnum. These are distributed to people experiencing homelessness, and singles, couples and families doing it tough each Monday and Wednesday morning from 8:30am to 10:30am, with toast, cereal, tea, or coffee available each Monday.
Donations are sought year-round, but are especially appreciated during the winter.
“The Panty receives a lot of extra donations prior to Christmas,
which we are very grateful for,” said St Pete’s Pantry Coordinator Rhonda Bristow.
“This winter, we are asking locals to support our food drive in July, and we particularly need staple food items such as packet soups, baked beans, Weetabix, 2-minute noodles, tea bags and coffee.”
Food packages can be dropped off at St Pete’s Panty at St Peter’s Parish Hall, located at 86 Bride Street, Wynnum on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30am to 10:30am.
Non-perishable food donations can also be taken to the Wynnum offices of:
- Joan Pease MP, State Member for Lytton – 100 Edith Street
- Kara Cook MP, Federal Member for Bonner – 69 Clara Street
- Councillor Alex Givney – Wynnum Manly Ward, 3a/212, Bay Terrace
The Pantry operates as a not-for-profit, volunteer-run charity. It was established in September 2020 when St Peter’s parishioners felt there was a need for a community outreach program. The service began as a Monday Brekky Club, and in April 2021, the first bags of food were given to those seeking support.
If you would like to donate to St Pete’s Pantry, all donations over $2 are tax-deductible and gratefully received. To donate or to volunteer at St Pete’s Pantry, go to www.stpetespantry.org.au.
