Emily Chapman Laing
The Cranbourne Food Truck team has called out for local donations to assist their vulnerable clients through the winter months.
“People are having to deal with health issues, more so during winter,” Cranbourne Food Truck Chairperson Chris Marsh said.
The food truck provides winter necessities, such as “coats, beanies, scarves and sleeping bags”.
Some of the food truck clients are living “rough”, either in shared accommodation, living in their cars, or without homes at all.
Others are individuals and families who are struggling to get by and cannot afford basic necessities.
“There are people that live in tents, a lot of people couch surf or live in cars,” Ms Marsh said.
This winter, the Cranbourne Food Truck has asked for donations for warm winter items, especially coats, which they can distribute to clients in need.
After being shut down over COVID, the truck is back in action giving much needed items and food to Cranbourne’s most vulnerable residents.
Ms Marsh said its important not to pass judgement on those who ask for assistance.
The rising cost of living has broadened the types of people now needing help.
“Just because you’ve got a big car and a big house, by the time you’ve made the car payment and the house payment there’s nothing left for food,” Ms Marsh said.
“So we can’t discriminate.”
The team is also on the lookout for volunteer drivers for the truck.
“The volunteers we need, we only need from 6:15pm-8pm, twice a week,” Cranbourne Food Truck Administrator Marie Magdziarz said.
“It’s a nice, short volunteering opportunity.”
The truck goes out on the road on Mondays and Wednesdays to the Lyall Street car park, and operates from the church on Saturdays.
Donations can be made at the Cranbourne Regional Uniting Church, 41 Lesdon Avenue, Cranbourne.
