A SIX-WEEK food bank trial at Korong Vale has been extended to December.
The six-session review of the new service involving Inglewood Community House, Crystal Cave Care and Bendigo Foodshare agreed to the fortnightly service’s extension.
Louise Bewley said the service had started in the mechanics’ institute hall before transferring to the town’s hotel.
“We are also being auspiced by Kooyoora Women’s Network to support the Korong Vale community,” she said.
“We have had families from the local district as well as Charlton, Wedderburn, Borung and Boort make use of the service.
“We are now averaging 30 visits each fortnight. Over the six trial sessions, we provided two tonnes of food and it is estimated people saved $250 each time.”