Families
Families of participating schools can access Pass the Snacks Geelong food support through:
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referral from within the participating school e.g. teachers or wellbeing officer; or
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referral from other Geelong organisations on behalf of a family from a participating school
Schools
Individual families or the school can nominate their school to participate in the program.
The only requirement for schools is that it is a government primary school within the City of Greater Geelong region.
We work with school staff to identify the number of food boxes needed each term and once delivered, school staff distribute the boxes to families in need.
Community
Our program relies on the generosity and support of the local community. With support, the Pass the Snacks program aims to continue to support kids and their families by expanding into more primary schools, providing more food boxes across the Geelong region.
If you, your family, community group or your business would like to support our work, please ask about joining our 'Snack Squad'.
And what is Snack Squad?
Snack Squad is our growing community of volunteers, donors, schools and supporters who help us with any of the following:
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providing donated non-perishable food items
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sending online grocery orders directly to us
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getting a group together to fundraise or collect non-perishable food items
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helping to pack the boxes for delivery at our public packing days each term
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providing a one-off financial donation or ongoing donation
This program was named after the idea that many community hands will come together to 'pass the snacks' to the kids and families who need them.
Please help us spread the word about this program to your family, friends, schools, teacher friends, workplaces and parent groups!