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Castlemaine Food Pantry

The Castlemaine Community House (CCH) Food Pantry is open for anyone and everyone!

This initiative aims to complement the existing services provided by The Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul in the Shire of Mount Alexander, addressing the increasing demand for food relief in our community.

No appointments are necessary, simply drop into Community House, see our friendly reception staff for directions to the pantry, and then help yourself.

When: 9.00am – 3.00pm, Monday to Friday

Where: Castlemaine Community House, 30 Templeton St.

Donate: Want to make a contribution? If you are in the position to help, we greatly accept good-quality non-perishable food and toiletry item such as:

• Pasta, noodles and rice
• Canned fruit, vegetables and soups
• Tea, coffee and spreads
• Flour, sugar and sauces
• Long-life milk and breakfast cereal
• Shampoo, tooth paste and sanity products etc
• Dog or cat food
• Cash donations – goes a big way to supporting this free community service