Year 12 VCAL

FARESHARE EXCURSION

Greensborough College Year 12 VCAL students help feed Victorians doing it tough

For the last 2 weeks, students have travelled to the FareShare kitchen in Abbotsford to chop, prep and cook meals for Melburnians doing it tough.

As part of the FareShare Schools in the Kitchen program, The Year 12 VCAL students cooked over 2000 meals during their session in the kitchen, whilst they learnt valuable lessons about the reality of hunger in the community, as well as issues around food waste and rescue.

FareShare CEO, Marcus Godinho, says FareShare sees 100 schools come through the kitchen each year with each school making a tangible difference to food security issues in Melbourne.

“Our FareShare Schools in the Kitchen program is a valuable experience for kids, offering a unique opportunity for them to learn about the topics of food waste and hunger as they begin their own response to the issue through action."

“Through Schools in the Kitchen, FareShare aims to set a benchmark for e-learning whilst capturing useful lessons for young people on social justice engagement and volunteer programs.”

I congratulate all students involved in this rewarding experience.

Mr Leighton O’Donnell

Student Outcomes & Enrichment Leader