About
We work closely with our participating schools, community and volunteers to ensure the food boxes reach kids who need it the most, and through our program aim to:
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ensure more food is available, and more consistently over the school year for kids in need;
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ease the burden on parents and caregivers, so they can focus on the wellbeing of their kids during the school holidays, without the added stress of food insecurity; and
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improve the school holiday experience for many kids who might otherwise spend the holidays hungry.
Food relief organisations nationally, in Victoria, and locally within the Geelong region are reporting a significant surge in demand for food relief, with many families reaching out for help for the very first time over the last few years due to increased costs of living.
For families already experiencing financial hardship, the holiday break adds additional pressure and difficulty to meet the increased demand and need for food at home, without the safety net of food support at school.
Pass the Snacks Geelong is committed to helping kids and families in need by providing food relief during the school holidays. ​
Vision
Communities where all kids have ample food during school holidays.
Mission
To provide food relief to kids in need during school holidays when in-school food support is unavailable, alleviating holiday hunger.
