In this episode, I chat with Chris Sprake. Chris is the manager of the community organization, The Wellington, based in Collingwood, directly opposite one of the largest public housing estates in the city. Since its inception in 2004, The Wellington has run as a charity supplying fresh produce to people in need as well as free medical clinics and community development programs. 

Because of the high cost of living, there has been a dramatic increase in community need for food in particular, and the future of The Wellington in 2024 is precarious because of the lack of ongoing funding.

If you would like to learn more go to the wellington.org.au

This link is to a short video showing some of their service provision: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqFvLlMLG5s 

Their annual report can be found here: 

https://mega.nz/file/4mBSFCTS#rq1Z2clL59Ciim0X3K3aSCjG20_Xg24tMvFq2uEeqhk 

Local Food Connections thanks Formidable Vegetable for their song, You are What you Eat.