Neighbourhood House Week 2025 at MRFEC

From 12 May to 18 May 2025, we will be celebrating Neighbourhood House (NH) Week alongside all the other incredible Neighbourhood Houses across Australia. This year’s theme is “Ripples of Change”. 

In the words of the Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association (ANHCA),  

“Every action, no matter how small, has the power to create a ripple effect – spreading kindness, sparking ideas and strengthening communities". 

We see examples of this everyday here at MRFEC, whether it’s one of our incredible students bringing sweets to share with their classmates (and the office team!) or our tutors going above and beyond for their classes. To celebrate we are hosting a Donation Drive for the incredible Gisborne Foodbank! For one week we are going to be calling for our community's assistance more than ever before, to support this important cornerstone of our town. Donations of household staples such as the following are requested, as well as anything else big or small that can be spared:

• Vegemite

• Peanut butter

• Coffee

• Tea

• Milo

• Pasta sauce

• Rice

• Tinned fruit

• Tinned vegetables

• Breakfast cereals

• Childrens lunchbox snacks i.e. muesli bars

• Toilet paper

• Shampoo and conditioner

• Toothpaste

• Soap.

'Seas’ the day and help us to create a ripple effect that reaches those in our community who need it!

While this drive is currently only on between the 12th and 18th of May, Gisborne Foodbank accept donations year-round. They are open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 3 pm (entry is via Heritage Way at the rear of the Uniting Church in Gisborne). If you need support, don't hesitate to contact them on their mobile # 0492 850 520.

Interested in donating? They not only accept food and toiletries, but also accept cash donations which are then used to purchase food. Every donation will help!

If you would like to donate cash you can do so directly to their bank account:

Gisborne Community Care Foodbank

BSB: 633 000

Account No: 165725888

Keep an eye on their Facebook page, GisborneFoodbank for updates on items they are in need of.

For further information, head to their website https://www.gisbornefoodbank.org.au/ or reach out to them today!