The Freedom Initiative in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Community organisation

The Freedom Initiative

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 481 733 344

Address: 98 Railway Avenue, Ringwood East 3135 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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24.01.2022 Our Christmas tree is overflowing! Massive thanks to The Coffee Apple and everyone who has donated amazing gifts Message us if you or someone you know would benefit from one of our hampers this festive season. We’re here to help families get back on their feet this Christmas.

23.01.2022 5 Years of The Freedom Initiative Wow! we have officially been up and running for 5 whole years!!. What an incredible journey, we have grown in size, building, community and heart! We loved seeing the Freedom Initiative bloom into more than just a Foodbank. Wishing each and every person a Happy New Year. Looking forward to 2021. ... We re-open 7th January, looking forward to seeing everyone then

21.01.2022 Spring is here! And you know what else too? Our amazing pre-packed hampers and fresh produce are here, and ready for your collection! #community #hub

17.01.2022 Wow! Check this out - two loads of food donated by the Donwood Aged Care Staff. A great way to start the year!! Our doors are open tomorrow from 9:30am to 12pm .

16.01.2022 Take a look at this! Great meals made by TFI participants, all thanks to the fresh + nutritious produce and meat donations we receive from ALDI Australia Croydon and Foodbank Victoria.

14.01.2022 It’s Christmas Eve!! We’re open from 9:30-12 We’re open for the last time this year! Excited to hand out the last of our Christmas Hampers. Pop in and see us to receive one!

12.01.2022 We’re so thankful this coming festive season to be supported by businesses in our local area. Pop on into Paul’s Pantry IGA in Railway Ave Ringwood East to see the team and the wall of donation cards. Every cent counts, let’s give back to those who need it this season

10.01.2022 Today we acknowledge R U OK Day. Three powerful words to highlight as we reach out to our family, friends and community. In the midst of this current pandemic, it's important that we start this conversation, and it's ok to not be ok. We're not meant to do life alone - we're created for connection. Reach out today and say R U OK...? Our team is for you.

09.01.2022 We can’t wait for our annual Giving Day, coming up on 30th May! You can be a part of having a real impact in people’s lives. Stay tuned for more info!

08.01.2022 We’re just a bit excited that restrictions have eased. That’s why we want to make this Christmas extra special for members of our community and local businesses. We’re excited to be putting together some fantastic Christmas hampers for those in need this festive season, and as part of that, we’re aiming to raise $4500. That’s 100 x $45 boxed hampers. These hampers will be loaded with Christmas staples, children’s gift packs, food/toy vouchers, tinsel, a star ornament and a... personalised card. Our heart is to: Give generously Stimulate our local economy, and; Connect our community SO! If you’d like to be a part of this, there are 3 donating options: 1. Donate some Christmas hamper goodies (we can give you a list to work off), OR; 2. Donate one or more $20 food/toy vouchers from Railway Avenue (Ringwood East) local businesses (like IGA, the local butcher, cafes, The Coffee Apple), OR; 3. Donate funds toward the hampers. Remember every donation over $2 is tax deductible. In line with the Be Kind Maroondah campaign, let's partner together, show some love to those doing it tough AND local businesses, and let’s end this crazy ol’ year by blessing our community with some Christmas cheer! For more info, including details on any of our giving options, private message us here on Facebook or email [email protected]. Thanks in advance for your generosity! Teresa and the team.

04.01.2022 Every week our dedicated volunteers prepack these nutritous food hampers. To ensure community members can feed their families. Yet we provide more than food, we're here to listen, support and encourage those in need. Come down and visit our friendly team today, from 9.30 - 12pm.

04.01.2022 Check this out! HUGE thanks to Paul’s IGA Ringwood East for supporting our Christmas Appeal this year in such a significant way. And thank you to all the amazing customers who have donated an extra couple of dollars on top of their shop. We’re so excited for how this will feed directly back into our community!

02.01.2022 We know things have been difficult for a whole lot of people in 2020. And with the recent decrease in JobSeeker fortnightly payments, and the big hit our economy has taken this year, rest assured our friendly TFI team are here for everyone - no matter your background or situation. If you're in financial hardship or you know of anyone affected by COVID-19, feel free to forward our details. In this together.