Corryong
FoodShare Services. 
A WELFARE MINISTRY DIVISION of
AMBASSADORS OF JESUS Inc. CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLIES.
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The MICAH 4:2 Church –
E-mail : aoj@corryong.net : Web: http://www.corryong.org :
http://www.corryong.asn.au
P.O.Box.
129. Corryong. 3707 Victoria. Australia. Phone: 02-60762050/51.
Fax: 02-60762052.
ACN A00 257 88U : ABN 92520500557
Founding & Transition
A Food Pantry Service
for needy & disadvantaged people was organised by AOJCA Pastors Douglas
& Carol Allen , in conjunction with the local Church Ministers in residence
at the time, including the Roman Catholic Convent staff, to provide a
co-ordinated service, best utilising the joint available resources.
This was commenced in
1995. Then, in 1997, when Mr. Frank Evans was appointed C.E.O. of UMHCS (now
Corryong Health Services.) Accommodation for the Pantry, was provided in the
Old Nurses Quarters (Draper Wing), and equipped with a Refrigerator & a Freezer
by AOJCA. This facility, Subsequently being transferred to the Old Nursing Home
(now CH. Office Building) on the completion of the New Nursing Home.
In Mid 2004 the Vic
State Govt. Legislated to provide for, Recovery & Distribution of Surplus
Food Supplies. Instituting what is now known & registered as “ FoodBank Victoria “. Setting up a large Warehouse in
Melbourne.
The Leadership of the Corryong Food Pantry were contacted and invited to
Register as an Authorised Recipient for the resources becoming available. As a
mutual convenience, at the time, this was done under the auspices of the UMHCS
who had at that time, some brilliant Grant Application writers on staff. As
space for these supplies was not available on Hospital premises, alternate
venues were sought.
Following
investigation. Scouts Victoria were contacted and permission to use the Old
Scout Hall in Donaldson St. was granted.The Transfer
of Food Pantry services.to the Scout Hall was in place to re-commence operation
in January 2005. under the oversight of Mrs. Alison Carkeek as Volunteer
Co-ordinator. (under UMHCS admin). Pstr. Carol
Allen was requested to assume the role of Volunteer Co-ordinator in 2010.
Subsequently FoodBank Victoria, facilitated the upgrading of the AOJCA
equipment, with larger Commercial Refrigeration & Freezer units, & SS
Kitchen equipment, and Stock Shelving was purchased from a grant.
Top-Up Costs, Equipment
repairs and Supplementary Supplies have been covered by, Donors, AOJCA &
Corryong UM Ministers thru the Magistrate Court Fund contributions.
In 2010 the Vic State
Govt. Issued an Annual Community Service Award to the Corryong FS Enterprise.
With, Pstr. Carol & Several of the Volunteers
Team were hosted to Parliament House Melbourne to receive the Award
Certificates.
In recent years the
On-The-Ground Operation, Maintenance & Costs for the FoodBank
Service has been Successfully Carried by the Founding Organisations in a
largely, stand alone capacity, in conjunction with
the Pre-loved Home Ware & Emergency Relief Supplies service of AOJCA.
(Similar to the Salvation Army & St. Vincent DePaul services).
In 2019. Following,
Executive Staff discussions with the new Corryong Health C.E.O. Mr. Dominic
Sandilands & Resource Manager. Vicky Pitcher, An agreement was made to
Transition the FoodBank Operation from C.H. to the
Registered Charity, Welfare Services Division of AOJCA Inc. To be known
as :: " Corryong FoodShare Services.”. .Relevant upgrades to the
Charities registration with the ACNC. FoodBank
Victoria, & FoodShare Wodonga were accomplished, effective 1st August 2019.
Including granting of: the relevant “Tax Deductible Gift Recipient “ status.
For the benefit of all CFSS Support Donors, who may wish to contribute to the
operation of the CFSS in an On-Going manner, or as a One-Off gift.
Currently, With the
increasing demand for CFSS support & services, relating to on-going
Bushfire recovery. We are seeking to obtain larger premises to consolidate our
Welfare Services. This will also allow us to fulfil a commitment to Scouts Victoria.
To return our current facility to the now re-formed 1st Corryong Scout Group.
Corryong FoodShare Services. ABN :: 92520500557 (AOJCA
Inc.)
Rev. Carol Allen. JP. CFSS Operations Manager. May be contacted on 0427762051. aojca2@corryong.net or Office 02 60762051
Rev. Douglas G. Allen. Administration & Welfare Services.. 0427014935
aoj@corryong.net Office :: 02
60762051