GFRC Annual Report 2019 2020 - Geelong Food Relief Centre · 2020. 10. 12. · Food Relief Hub in...

GEELONG FOOD RELIEF CENTRE INC. ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020

Geelong Food Relief Centre

ANNUAL REPORT 2019 - 2020

Foodaidforthoseinneed Established in 1990


INDEX: Summary …………………………………………………………………………... Page 1 GFRC Statistics ………………………………………..………………………… Page 1 Sample Vouchers………………………….…………………………………… Page 2 Chairman’s Report…………….................................................. Page 3-4 GFRC Food Hub Design/Concept……………………………………..….. Page 5 GFRC COVID-19 Bulk Distribution……………………………………… Page 6-7 Working in the Community……………………………………….………… Page 8 Making it happen…Thank you……………………………..……………… Page 9 GFRC Client Stories………………………………………………………… Page 10-11 Committee’s Report………………………………………………………… Page 12 Statement of Comprehensive Income………………………… Page 13 Statement of Financial Position…………………...…………………… Page 14 Statement of Cash Flow…………………………………………………… Page 15 Statement of Accounting Policies………………………………… Page 16-17 Statement by the Members of the Committee………………… Page 18 Report on Audit of the Financial Report………………………… Page 19-20

COVER PHOTO: Front- GFRC Lt Smythe Street Volunteers

Rear- Ross Stephen Service Awards- GFRC acknowledging 5yrs Service


MISSION STATEMENT: The Geelong Food Relief Centre Inc. is committed to providing the delivery of food aid

services to disadvantaged members of the community throughout the Geelong region in a dignified and compassionate manner.

AIMS: 1) To provide a major food resource for the region’s welfare agencies, which will ensure an

ongoing availability of food products to meet increasing welfare needs. 2) To promote the Geelong Food Relief Centre and its role within the Greater Geelong

Community. 3) To ensure that all member agencies have fair and equitable access to food relief

supplies. 4) To provide a dignified and respectful environment that supports positive self-image and

respect. 5) To aspire to be a leader in the community in assisting the disadvantaged in our region. 6) To provide an educational environment to assist community members in nutrition and

food preparation. 7) To be a skill’s based, educational environment for our volunteers. Proudly sponsored by:

Financial sponsors:


OUR STRUCTURE: • DGR1 Endorsed charity • Tax Deductible Donations • Committee of Management • Chief Executive Officer • CEO Executive Assistant • Warehouse Logistics Supervisor • Administrative Assistant • Approximately 90 Volunteers

THE NUMBERS (2019 - 2020): 11, 923 families directly used the centre

37, 926 people assisted*

1, 098, 553 meals**

303, 818kg of food distributed via Mini Marts

520, 097 of food distributed via our Bulk Distribution Centre

$1, 072, 477 value of groceries distributed via Mini Marts***

$1, 931, 461 value of groceries distributed via Bulk Distribution Centre

Including $95, 519 purchased and distributed by GFRC due to COVID-19

$1, 167, 995 cost of groceries purchased

Including COVID-19 Emergency Bulk Distribution

*Excluding bulk distribution ** 1 meal = 750g *** Average 1kg = $3.53

2019/20 2018/19 2017/18

Wholesale/Retail Totals

Kilos: 823, 915 884, 868 460, 677

Meals: 1, 098, 553 1, 179, 824 614, 236 2016/17 2015/16 2014/15

Kilos: 475, 483 321, 796 221, 228

Meals: 633, 977 429, 062 294, 970 All figures have been collated and prepared by volunteers and totals are approximate based on the best available

knowledge at the time. Calculations on meal and value equivalents are based on industry trends and statistics as per Foodbank Victoria and GFRC information.

Summary:

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20 Point Voucher Agency Cost $20.00 Retail Value $108.60

Green Points (5) Fruit and Vegetables $36.65 Bread (3 Loaves + Fruit loaf + Crumpets) $17.20 Zinc Sunscreen $17.00 Fruit Bars $3.55 Rice Crackers $3.00 Coloured Points (15) Rolled Oats $3.50 Toilet Paper $1.70 Meatballs (8 pack) $9.00 Baked Beans $2.00 Wheatbix $3.20 Pasta $2.40 Pasta Sauce $5.00 UHT Milk $3.40 English Tea $2.00 Frozen Meals (up to 3) Pumpkin Pasta $5.00 Sausage Rolls $5.00 Quiche $5.00

TOTAL:

$108.60

40 Point Voucher Agency Cost $40.00 Retail Value $162.30

Green Points (10) Fruit and Vegetables x2 $53.65 Bread (3 Loaves + Fruit loaf + Crumpets) $17.20 Fruit Cups $4.00 Beef Stock $3.00 Steak Relish $2.70 Vegetable Dip $2.50 Breakfast Biscuits $4.00 Flora Butter $3.00 Yoghurt (x4) $6.30

Coloured Points (30) Eggs $5.00 Cheerios $6.50 Sausages $6.00 Toothbrush $3.00 Toothpaste $4.80 Flour $3.00 Cheese $8.00 Tomato Sauce $2.30 Curry Powder $3.45 Chicken Instant Noodles $1.50 Creamed Rice $2.75 Dishwashing Liquid $3.75 Frozen Meals (up to 3) Quiche $5.00 Pumpkin Pasta $5.00 Sausage Rolls $5.00

TOTAL:

$162.30

SAMPLE VOUCHERS

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CHAIRMANS REPORT At the risk of being accused of an understatement, I must say that 2019/2020 was a challenging year for the Geelong Rood Relief Centre and our community in general. With the passing of our much-admired Chairman Ross Stephens on 26th September 2019 and my own need for a what resulted in a number of abdominal surgeries, there was a huge workload for our CEO Collin Peebles and his team. Together they held the fort while I recovered, and the AGM was finally held in February 2020. Thanks to all who managed the Centre throughout this difficult period. In memory of Ross and his contribution over the years to GFRC, the Ross Stephens Service Award has recently been established to acknowledge volunteers who achieve five years or more of service. The Ross Stephens Service Board now hangs proudly at our North Geelong Centre and already has the names of thirteen volunteers engraved. The passing of Ross was just the first of the significant issues which impacted the Centre. March heralded the start of the COVID-19 restrictions. From 13th March, quantity restrictions were introduced at the Mini-Marts due to declining recoveries and supplier shortages. With declining volunteer numbers and food recovery shortages, our Lt. Smythe Street Mini-Mart was suspended on 23 March followed by Freedman Street on 6 April. Following a review, the decision was made to continue with the Bulk Distribution directly to charities committing $20,000 of GFRC reserves each month, if necessary, for food purchases. To our surprise, this initiative received outstanding community support with the following organisations providing funds: City of Greater Geelong, Connected Communities, Project Foundation and Bisinella Family. ($75,700) Through April and May, until the Mini-Marts reopened, with this funding and $19,800 of GFRC funds, $95,500 of food was purchased and distributed to thirty-two of our partners. In addition to the financial support to purchase food, the Centre received significant donations and rent relief to support the operation. Colliers Charitable Fund and The Anthony Costa Foundation were amongst those organisations who supported GFRC when voucher income ceased. We are indebted to these organisations and individuals who supported GFRC during this critical time and we offer our sincere thanks.

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Throughout the COVID crisis, our Executive continued to work for a larger home for GFRC. In May, Social Ventures Australia (SVA) completed its report to Council on the Food Relief System in the Geelong Region recommending that GFRC be the operator of an expanded Food Relief Hub in Geelong. The SVA report along with a submission from GFRC supported by our many partners, resulted in a motion being passed at the 26 May 2020 Council Meeting to provide GFRC with $1,000,000 in capital to redevelop the premises at 37-41 Morgan Street, North Geelong for a Mini-Mart and warehouse. In addition, the Council set aside $150,000 per annum for five years for rent, operational costs and to enhance stakeholder engagement. Architectural Drawings have now been prepared, and at the time of writing, the Board was finalising the funding agreement with the Council, the lease and building contract. The Geelong Food Relief Centre Food Hub will provide a much larger Mini-Mart and warehouse with extensive office space, dedicated meeting room, large kitchen and overall much better facilities for our volunteers. – see page 5 The project to provide Geelong with a true Food Relief Hub has taken over two years to bring to fruition. I would like to thank the Council of the City of Greater Geelong for taking this bold step, the first of its kind for local government in Australia. Particularly worthy of our thanks and appreciation is Councillor Pat Murnane who never tired in his support. Also, I would like to thank the Council Officers involved, the Stakeholder Group chaired by Keith Fagg, and SVA – a great team effort. What remains now is to complete the project both on time and budget. In previous Annual Reports, the Chair has thanked our volunteers and Board, who work without remuneration, and the staff who deliver our Mission. With what has occurred over the past twelve months, our community should be grateful to have such a dedicated group working to provide Emergency Food Relief – thank you all. With the Ross Stephens Service Award, we have now have a means to recognise our long serving volunteers. This year however I would like to especially recognise Roslyn Haby who recently celebrated 25 years of service - what a fantastic effort. Financially, despite the disruptions of the COVID19 pandemic, the Centre remains in a good financial position with lower voucher income offset by grants and donations. Also, we have substantial pledges of financial support for 2020/21. But of course, much will depend on the control of the virus. It has been my pleasure to Chair such a worthy organisation. Thank you to all our volunteers, staff, Board, partners, suppliers, Council and others who gave us support to meet the challenges. Maurie Anglin GFRC Chair

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GEELONG FOOD RELIEF CENTRE EMERGENCY FOOD BULK DISTRIBUTION HUB DESIGN/CONCEPT

LINE OF FIRST FLOOR

CEO OFFICE

LOCKERROOM

MALEAMENITIES

PREP KITCHEN

OFFICE

MINI MART

FEMALE

MALE

FEMALEAMENITIES

STAFF ROOM

LIFT CEO EAOFFICE

GFFC ADMINOFFICE

ENTRY

COOLROOM

WAREHOUSE

LIFT

BOARDROOM OPEN OFFICEAREA

TRAININGROOM

OFFICE

8 Coronation Street, Geelong West 3218

Ph: 5222 1116 M; 0404 036 061

REFURBISHMENT & ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDING

GEELONG FOOD RELIEF CENTRE

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37-41 Morgan Street, North Geelong, Victoria, 3215


GFRC BDC Partnering Agency Total BenefitOne Care 22,066.64Planetshakers 7,927.27Corio Norlane Lions Club 6,554.50Feed me Bellarine 5,165.69St Mary's Parish Pantry 5,135.23Salvation Army Colac 4,831.54Torquay food aid 4,349.46Uniting Victoria & Tasmania 3,691.46The Bridge (St Andrews) 3,483.54Haven Home Safe 3,308.17Drysdale Food Bank 3,184.15St Vincent De Paul Norlane 3,120.00Osbourne Cerc 2,737.08Adra 2,735.66Private Individuals 2,699.33Cottage by the Sea 2,635.55Norlane Community Iniative 2,521.42St Vincent De Paul Bell Park 1,600.00Bethany Family Violence 1,280.00Sacred Heart College 1,009.53Bethany 960.00Red Frogs 668.69Anglesea FoodLink 609.39Christ Church 587.60North Geelong Secondary College 480.00St Vincent De Paul Drysdale 480.00Towards Home 470.66South Geelong Primary 460.31Mano Baptists 300.42Seikh Community of greater geelong 268.92Salvation Army Bellarine St 163.33Salvation Army Cox Rd 33.33Total GFRC Food Value Provided 95,518.86

COVID-19 Emergency Mini-Mart Purchases 5,695.99

RemainingInitial Donation $83,000 0.00GFRC COVID-19 Emergency Reserves ($20,000) 1,785.15

Stock on Hand 1,785.15

Total Stock value Distributed 101,214.85

GFRC COVID-19 BULK DISTRIBUTION / AGENCY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE (6TH APRIL - 21ST JUNE 2020)

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WORKING IN THE COMMUNITY

We have been proud to help many welfare organisations, schools, community meal programs, small food pantries and other food rescue programs, who like us, work hard to

help those in need.

In 2019/20 in excess of 520,097 kg’s of much needed food, personal hygiene products and household cleaning products were distributed to the following organisations

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3216 Connect Inc. Anglesea Foodbank Barwon Health Supportive Care Barwon Child, Youth & Family Bellarine For Refuges Bellarine Living & Learning Centre Inc. Belmont Uniting Church Bethany Community Support Inc. Catholic Care City Of Greater Geelong Cottage By The Sea COGG Ariston Outreach Team Deakin University – International Students Diversitat – Geelong West Diversitat – Northen Hub Drysdale Family Support Inc. Empow+r Food Relief Centre Feed Me Bellarine Geelong Community Share Kitchen Geelong Inclusive LTD Haven, Home, Safe Lara Community Kitchen Lara Food Relief Lions Club Corio/Lara Manifold Heights Baptist Church Norlane Community Initiatives North Geelong Secondary College Northern Bay Secondary College One Care Geelong

Osbourne Circ Portarlington Food Assistance Sacred Heart College Geelong Salvation Army Bellarine St Salvo Connect Community Support Salvation Army Colac Salvation Army Cox Rd Seikh Community Of Greater Geelong Spare Meals Corio St Andrews Norlane – Foodshare St Mary’s Parish Pantry St Thomas Primary School St Vincent de Paul Bell Park St Vincent de Paul Belmont St Vincent de Paul Corio/Lara St Vincent de Paul Drysdale St Vincent de Paul Geelong St Vincent de Paul Manifold Heights St Vincent de Paul Meredith St Vincent de Paul Ocean Grove St Vincent de Paul Norlane St Vincent de Paul Torquay St Vincent de Paul St Marys Torquay Food Aid The Outpost Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-op Western Heights College Westgate Community Initiatives Uniting (Victoria & Tasmania) LTD

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VOLUNTEERS: Our dedicated team of volunteers provides the “people power” to keep the Centre up and running 5 days a week. The Food Rescue Program sees our transport leaving at 7:30am daily to collect fruit, vegetables, bread and ambient products for our mini marts and bulk distribution facility. Throughout the day, our volunteers work constantly so our clients find a well-stocked, clean “shop” and are made to feel welcome when they walk into either Centre. This adds up to about 22,000 hours a year. It is often said, but well worth repeating, without their help the Geelong Food Relief Centre would not operate We would also like to acknowledge the following donors, who have helped to make all of this possible throughout 2019/20. FINANCIAL DONORS: Feed Geelong Campaign $5,000 Geelong Project Foundation $5,700 Kiwanis Club of Geelong $6,000 Geelong Connected Communities $10,000 Bisinella Trust $10,000 Collier Charitable Fund $20,000 Gandel Philanthrophy $20,000 Perpetual Trust $20,000 Transport Accident Commission $20,000 Anthony Costa Foundation $30,000 Give Where You Live $30,000 City of Greater Geelong $50,000

FOOD DONORS: The great value we provide to our clients is all due to the generous supply of healthy and nutritious received from the donors listed below Bakeries Routley’s Born and Bread Weisers La Madre Bakery Supermarkets Aldi Belmont ALDI Bell PARK Aldi Corio Aldi Drysdale Aldi Grovedale Aldi Highton Aldi Kingston Aldi Leopold Aldi Newcomb Aldi West Geelong Wholesalers Glynn Harvey SPC Partners Foodbank Victoria ALDI Supermarkets Victoria Woolworths Victoria Fareshare Victoria Green Eggs Community Marngoneet Correctional Centre Barwon Prison Deakin University – Multi Campus 80 Regional Schools – Toucan Appeal Geelong Regional Library – Food For Fines OTHER ASSISTANCE These businesses have provided much valued, pro bono services to the Geelong Food Relief Centre. Print Design Topshelfgroup.com.au Glynn Harvey

MAKING IT HAPPEN……. THANK YOU!!!

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GEELONG FOOD RELIEF CENTRE INC ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020

CLIENT STORIES Ben is a single gentleman who is currently boarding in Geelong. Ben recently rang GFRC to ask if he could obtain Emergency Food as he hadn’t eaten for a few days. We invited Ben to call into our North Geelong Mini-Mart where he was able to obtain food. Ben was extremely relieved to be able to eat. He was amazed at the amount of product and variety. GFRC also gave Ben some contact numbers where he could also obtain some additional assistance. Vanice is a Deakin International student who lives with seven other students in a house who were struggling to feed themselves. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they have very little finances to cover the cost of food purchases. Vanice was amazed with the variety of food that GFRC stock. She couldn’t think of anything else she could possibly need. Vanice also can’t believe how friendly and kind the volunteers were in helping her do her shopping.

Mark first visited us 6 years ago. He is still unable to obtain full time employment. He has no idea where he would be today if it wasn’t for GFRC. After paying his bills, Mark often finds, he doesn’t have a lot of money left over to purchase food. Mark loves visiting GFRC because he feels it is like shopping at any other supermarket. He finds the variety great and is able to purchase everything he needs to make meals etc. He also loves the fact that everyone at GFRC are so friendly and make the time to stop for a chat.

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Torquay Food Aid is one of many charities that pick up once a week from Geelong Food Relief Centre. Michael is amazed at the range of Fresh Produce and non-perishable product they can collect for their needy clients. Michael mentioned during this COVID-19 pandemic with so many charities depending on Geelong Food Relief Centre, we are still cheerful and eager to assist and answer any questions we may have. Michael also stated that without Geelong Food Relief Centre, most charities would have to either purchase their supplies locally or attempt to find food stocks in Melbourne which would be a huge drain on the resources of volunteers. The resources of many food charities are quite limited and in such time as COVID-19 he is sure many would have to close their doors, unfortunately. Shirley helps run Osborne Circuit Co Op. Osborne House is a community of people who work together to meet their housing needs.

Co-op members share activities in the management and running of their co-op. Shirley has been calling in to Geelong Food Relief Centre each week for about 3 years arriving to collect food for 40-50 families to share.

Shirley feels without GFRC these people would struggle to feed their families. Shirley loves the variety of food and is so grateful to be able to obtain food. Shirley also loves the friendly atmosphere and chats she has while visiting the GFRC Bulk Distribution Centre

Jessica is a young mum with four children. She was unable to go back to work as she needs to be home for two of her children who have disabilities. She was introduced to Geelong Food Relief Centre by St Vincent De Paul as she was struggling to provide enough food for her children. Jessica loves all the nutritious food she can obtain from the minimart especially the fruit and vegetables. She also loves how the volunteers can explain the points system and how easy the system is to shop by. Jessica looks forward to coming in to have a chat and always feels she has had a great experience.

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COMMITTEE'S REPORT:

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2020

Your committee members submit the financial report of the Geelong Food Relief Centre Inc. for the financial year ended 30th June 2020

The Committee Members The names of the committee of Management in office at the date of this report are: Maurie Anglin (Chairman) Beth Davis (Director) John McCarthy (Deputy Chairman) Greg Harbridge (Director) Norm Phillips (Treasurer) Graham O’Donnell (Co-opted) Annie Croft (Secretary) Narelle Fromholtz (Co-opted) Collin Peebles (CEO) Iris Speare (Co-opted) Rob O’Neil (Director) Taylah Stephens (Co-opted) Kylie Schulberg (Director)

Principle Activities of the Association

The bulk distribution of goods through a network of agencies in Geelong via the Mini Mart and Bulk Distribution Service.

The Mini Mart is a co-operative venture involving a range of welfare providers who

purchase vouchers from GFRC to distribute to their clients. GFRC purchases supplies and collects donations, which can be accessed by using the vouchers. The Bulk Distribution Service provides large quantities of food, sourced from Foodbank Victoria and other suppliers, to a range of agencies for direct distribution to their clients. The Schools Assistance Program provides Emergency Food Boxes and breakfast supplies to selected schools in the region

Operating Result The operating result for 2019/20 is a trading surplus of $7,205 Review of Operations The operating result is satisfactory for the organisation State of Affairs In the opinion of the committee there has been no significant change in the

associations state of affairs that occurred during the financial year Events of Subsequent to Balance Date

The Committee is not aware of any matter or circumstances not otherwise dealt with in the report or accounts that has significantly or may significantly affect the operation, the result of those operations or the state of affairs of the association in the subsequent financial years

Board Member’s Benefits No Committee Member of the Association has received or become entitled to

receive benefit by reason of a contract made by the Association with a Committee Member or with a firm of which he/she is a member or with a company/business in which he/she has substantial financial interest

Indemnifying and Insurance of Committee Members

Liability Insurance – to indemnify Committee Members of the Association against third party claims for wrongful acts. This includes actual or alleged breach of duty, breach of trust, neglect, error, misstatement, misleading statement, omissions, breaches or warranty or authority, or other acts wrongfully committed.

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8 Freedman Street, North Geelong Phone: (03) 5278 6588

1 Little Smythe Street, Geelong

Phone: 0429 891 465

www.geelongfoodrelief.org

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