Food Pantry Banjo Ballad #1
March 24, 2020
The words of the songs take on the strange timeless energy of old storytelling that needs repeating, and hard-won wisdoms that need to get won again.
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Addi Road’s Emergency Food Hampers
March 24, 2020
Addison Road Community Organisation has re-purposed our Hall as a storage and production centre. Emergency food hampers are being prepared by our volunteer team (pictured) – and will be given to NGO’s to deliver to their most vulnerable and isolated community members who are unable to shop at our Food Pantry.
A Bag Full of Peaches
March 23, 2020
“Addi Road’s Food Pantry has ben a real backstop for us and the children at the Addison Road Early Learning Centre.”
No Harmony in Racism
March 21, 2020
Tune in to Addi Road’s podcast for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Tim Soutphommasane – Speaking Out on Racism Now
March 21, 2020
“We know there are extremist right wing organisations that are resurgent and that are seeking to capitalise on political developments.”
Friends Will Come Round
March 20, 2020
“If no one panicked, we would all be fine. There’d be enough food for everyone.”
Making Our Stand
March 19, 2020
I stand with you,
my face masked,
our eyes looking
in at our hearts…
The Virus Among Us – Fighting Racism and Rebuilding Community
March 18, 2020
Issues of racism and discrimination work like, and with, the virus we now fear. It’s an issue that cannot and should not be silenced on Saturday, March 21st. We will use all the tools we have available in a podcast that is made available through our Facebook page and website.
Up Beat – Finding Our Food Pantry’s Rhythm
March 17, 2020
Mark’s been coming to Addi Road’s Food Pantry for a while now. Lately, he’s been noticing “all these new faces, and just loads more people. It’s obvious the need is getting bigger and bigger with everything that is going on.”
Our Community Needs Food – Please Donate Now!!!
March 13, 2020
The demand for affordable groceries is shooting through the roof. Addison Road Community Organisation’s FOOD PANTRY has seen a growth in customers of more than 20% every week for the last month. Food is a basic human right. Hunger is an injustice.