Bay Community Food Pantry

04/06/2026

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums and carers in our community.

We know motherhood comes with both beautiful moments and hard ones too, and today we just want to say ~ you’re doing better than you think.

Thank you for the love, sacrifice and care you give so freely to others every single day. We hope today brings a little encouragement, rest and kindness your way.

From our Community Pantry family to yours — Happy Mother’s Day 🌸

29/04/2026

Hey everyone our Community Pantry is open today!

You can register from 11am, and we’ll start food distribution at 12pm. We’ve also got cold items and some specials available.

If you or someone you know could use a bit of extra support, come along, everyone’s welcome. Our good friends the Bonnells Bay Salvation Army also offer assistance with utilities and serve hot and cold beverages.

📍 158 Station St, Bonnells Bay (Salvation Army Church)

Proud to be part of this with Bay Community Seventh-day Adventist Church. Come say hi 😊The Bay Community Church

24/04/2026

Today we remember the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of those who served and gave so much for our freedom.

On this ANZAC Day, may we not only honour their legacy but also reflect on the greatest sacrifice of all, Jesus Christ, who gave His life so we could have eternal hope and peace.

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13

03/04/2026

Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve seen our Community Pantry numbers almost double. While it’s been beautiful to welcome more people, it also reflects the real challenges many are facing right now, especially with the rise in fuel and living costs.

We want our community to know, you are not alone. 💛

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible volunteers who show up week after week with servant hearts, giving their time, energy, and love to support others. You are truly the hands and feet of Jesus in action.

We’re also so grateful to our donors and partners, including Foodbank NSW & ACT SecondBite The Bay Community Church, for helping make this ministry possible. Your generosity is making a real difference in people’s lives.

As we head into the Easter long weekend, we pray that everyone stays safe, finds moments of peace, and is surrounded by love.

Just a reminder, we’ll be back as usual on Thursdays from 11:00am–1:00pm. We look forward to seeing you then!

With gratitude,
Community Pantry Team 💛

10/03/2026

As many of you know, there are several food pantries serving our local area and surrounding communities. Today we want to highlight one agency in particular for the incredible contribution they make to those in need. Kifi has a genuine passion for people and a heart for serving his community, ensuring that those who need support are cared for with kindness and dignity. Thank you to Heartland Foundation for your compassionate heart and your ongoing commitment to helping others. Your work truly makes a difference.

If you or someone you know could use a little extra support, visit the Community Centre this Sunday morning when the Heartland Community Mobile Food Pantry will be onsite providing free food supplies to those in need.

26/02/2026

Our Community Pantry is open today!
We have plenty of food available for both the pantry and fridge to support our community.

A $15 donation applies for pantry items, with frozen goods and weekly specials available separately.
You’ll find us serving from the Salvation Army Church in Bonnells Bay — all are welcome.

Come along, be blessed, and feel free to share with someone who may need it.

14/01/2026

Our Community Food Pantry is Back for 2026!
We’re excited to welcome everyone back to our community food pantry for another year of supporting local families. Our pantry is for everyone — providing low-cost groceries to those facing hardship, families and individuals in our area and surrounding communities.

($15 will get you pantry items, fruit & vege and bread) with additional low cost items including frozen foods)

We’re also blessed to serve alongside our good friends from the Salvos, who will have coffee and toasties available while you wait for a gold coin donation. ☕🥪

We look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones in 2026. Come along, say hello, and let’s continue building a stronger community together.

10am Our friendly volunteer team set up.

11am We will start registering people (Registration is quick and easy. We only collect minimal information and do not require extensive personal details)

12pm Distribution. See less

04/12/2025

It’s become a wonderful Christmas tradition at our pantry to welcome the Year 9 Food Tech students from Heritage College as they join us for our Thursday service, sharing food, friendship! Each year, the students bake delicious Christmas cookies for our community to take home and enjoy — a small gift that brings big smiles.

We were inspired by their enthusiasm and genuine interest in what we do. Pastor Sau spent time sharing with them about our weekly work, giving these young minds insight into sustainability, food rescue, and what it truly means to care for both our environment and the people around us.

A heartfelt thank you to their dedicated teachers for thinking beyond the classroom and giving students the opportunity to learn through real, hands-on community engagement. Your partnership helps shape compassionate, environmentally-aware young people, and we’re so grateful to be part of their learning journey. The Bay Community Church

25/11/2025

✨ End of Year Distribution Update ✨

As we come to the end of another big year of serving our community, we want to let everyone know that our final food pantry distribution for 2025 will be on Thursday, December 18.

Our amazing team will be taking a short but well-earned break over the holidays, and we will reopen on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

We’re so grateful for every person we’ve met this year — the families, the friendships, the stories, and the strength we see in our community each week. Thank you for allowing us to serve you and walk alongside you. ❤️

If you or someone you know needs support before the break, please come through on the 18th. We’re here for you.

++RETURNING - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 ++