Faces of Addi Road: Joe
February 11, 2021
“When I saw the story on TV I saw your van, I saw the writing. And these people I knew getting their food.”
Tag: Poverty
Working Together on Hampers of Hope
December 12, 2020
The best gifts often have a story behind them. This coming week at Addi Road we will be putting together 1000 ‘Hampers of Hope’ for the holiday season…
The Man With No Face
December 2, 2020
“If I weren’t in community housing I’d be out in the streets. If I could not get good food at the prices I can here at the Food Pantry I’d starve. I’m separated, but I still have to look after the kids. They come stay with me. How can you sit at a table with your kids and have them say ‘I’d like something to eat’, and you can’t provide it? I’m eating now because of this place. I’m feeding my kids a decent a meal.”
Sending Out A Message
November 19, 2020
The Australian Council of Social Service have come down to Addi Road today to set up a table outside our Food Pantry and encourage people to send a few Christmas cards to our politicians. It may not be a card they like to get. But every one them is certainly heartfelt, handwritten and true to the experience of everyday Australians dealing with unemployment, poverty and life on the proverbial breadline.
Faces of Addi Road: Paul
September 17, 2020
“For me personally, I can see that it is not as bad as it could have been. I’m healthy; my friends are all well. I guess I am getting used to the new normal.”
Faces of Addi Road: Kevin
September 10, 2020
Kevin gets around. He found out about the Addi Road Food Pantry Marrickville at his water aerobics class. “A lady there volunteers here. She told me all about it. This is my first time here. I heard what she said and thought I must come. And I am sure glad I did!”
Beautiful Day
September 3, 2020
See our photo gallery and story on the opening of Addi Road Food Pantry Camperdown. “It’s about the building blocks for a community. That’s why I’m here.” – Jamie Parker, Member for Balmain.
Faces of Addi Road: Gaylene
September 1, 2020
“There’s a lot of low-income people around here in Camperdown, so they will really appreciate having the Food Pantry opening. But you know, I see people in private accommodation that are struggling. There’s people in nice houses and they are finding it hard even to pay their mortgage.”
Making Hard Yards with the Swans
April 7, 2020
“I just love the vibe here. I’ve been coming down to Addi Road, packing emergency hampers for the last week… Anyone can help, whether you’re a professional or involved with a local club. That is why Craig Foster’s #PlayForLives campaign is so great. It’s rallying all of us.” – Kieren Jack
Changing the Game – Addi Road, Craig Foster and food relief in Sydney
April 3, 2020
“If it wasn’t for Addi Road all the major NGOs and charity organisations we work with would have run out of food two weeks ago.” – Darcy Byrne, Mayor, Inner West Council