The Benalla Food Co-op celebrated a significant milestone on Saturday 9th May, marking 15 years of supporting the local community with a special anniversary lunch enjoyed by members old and new.
Twenty-three members attended the celebration, including six newer members. The event was described as a wonderful success, with many members commenting on how much they enjoyed the day and the opportunity to connect with fellow co-op members.
Guests shared an impressive spread of homemade dishes, many of which were prepared by the guests using products from the co-op.
During the celebration, Christine Holmes, one of the founding members, gave a short presentation reflecting on the history of the co-op and acknowledged Sonia Bourke for her ongoing work and dedication in her role as co-op manager.
The lunch not only celebrated 15 successful years but also highlighted the strong sense of community that continues to make the Benalla Food Co-op a valued local organisation.
The Benalla Food Co-operative remains committed to enabling members to purchase mainly Australian-produced, non-perishable foods without packaging. Supporting local and regional producers whenever possible is a key focus of the Co-op, along with reducing packaging and supporting Australian growers to cut down on food miles and costs.
Non-perishable items such as flour, cereals, seeds, rice, sugar, beans, dried fruit, and nuts are available in bulk, with an increasing range of organic products offered. Fair trade organic tea and coffee are also available, and members can purchase any quantity of products they need. To further reduce waste, members are encouraged to bring their own containers.
To learn more about the Benalla Food Co-operative and find out how you can support sustainable food practices, community members are welcome to email [email protected] or pop in during one of the four monthly open sessions:
1 st Monday (3:30-5:30pm)
2 nd and 4 th Saturday (9.30-11.30am)
3 rd Thursday (9.30-11.30am)
The 4th Saturday coincides with the Benalla market day.
The Benalla Food Co-Op operates from the kindergarten hall at the Benalla Uniting Church, Carrier St Benalla (opposite Coles).
Twenty-three members attended the celebration, including six newer members. The event was described as a wonderful success, with many members commenting on how much they enjoyed the day and the opportunity to connect with fellow co-op members.
Guests shared an impressive spread of homemade dishes, many of which were prepared by the guests using products from the co-op.
During the celebration, Christine Holmes, one of the founding members, gave a short presentation reflecting on the history of the co-op and acknowledged Sonia Bourke for her ongoing work and dedication in her role as co-op manager.
The lunch not only celebrated 15 successful years but also highlighted the strong sense of community that continues to make the Benalla Food Co-op a valued local organisation.
The Benalla Food Co-operative remains committed to enabling members to purchase mainly Australian-produced, non-perishable foods without packaging. Supporting local and regional producers whenever possible is a key focus of the Co-op, along with reducing packaging and supporting Australian growers to cut down on food miles and costs.
Non-perishable items such as flour, cereals, seeds, rice, sugar, beans, dried fruit, and nuts are available in bulk, with an increasing range of organic products offered. Fair trade organic tea and coffee are also available, and members can purchase any quantity of products they need. To further reduce waste, members are encouraged to bring their own containers.
To learn more about the Benalla Food Co-operative and find out how you can support sustainable food practices, community members are welcome to email [email protected] or pop in during one of the four monthly open sessions:
1 st Monday (3:30-5:30pm)
2 nd and 4 th Saturday (9.30-11.30am)
3 rd Thursday (9.30-11.30am)
The 4th Saturday coincides with the Benalla market day.
The Benalla Food Co-Op operates from the kindergarten hall at the Benalla Uniting Church, Carrier St Benalla (opposite Coles).
Standing: Rosalie Thomas, Sonia Bourke, Peter Holmes, Tanya Walker, Graeme Greed, Judy Schwarzman, Kevin Smith and Roger Harrop
Seated: Christine Holmes and Georgie Donaldson
Seated: Christine Holmes and Georgie Donaldson
