Not-for-profit organisation Sikh Volunteers Australia has secured a new kitchen facility and three new vehicles from the state government.
Hastings MP Paul Mercurio, representing Carers and Volunteers MP Ros Spence, attended the opening of the kitchen facility and unveiling of the vehicles at the premises of Sikh Volunteers Australia in Langwarrin on Sunday 29 September.
The state government invested $500,000 to fund the purchase of two new vans, as well as the purchase and fit-out of a brand-new food truck which Sikh Volunteers Australia will use to deliver food relief and community outreach to Victorians during disasters.
It also contributed $250,000 for the new kitchen at Sikh Volunteers Australia’s base in Langwarrin.
Sikh Volunteers Australia is a volunteer-run organisation that provides free food for Victorians in need and supports communities in Victoria and nearby regions in times of crisis such as bushfires or floods.
In 2023, Sikh Volunteers Australia distributed more than 28,000 free meals from their vans, and they also provide free food, water and necessary items to a range of communities during disaster relief operations.
Hastings MP Paul Mercurio said: “Many Victorians are doing it tough which makes investments like this so important.”
“I’m pleased that we have been able to help Sikh Volunteers Australia provide even more food relief for people in local communities.”
Carers and Volunteers MP Ros Spence said: “We are continuing to invest in organisations like Sikh Volunteers Australia who are helping Victorians in need.”
