28/10/2026
What a wonderful evening our Noble Park Community Centre staff and volunteers enjoyed at the OzHarvest CEO CookOff!
As a valued community partner of OzHarvest, Noble Park Community Centre was invited to attend this special event in recognition of the important work undertaken through our Noble Pantry and, most importantly, the extraordinary people who make it happen every week.
It was a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate our dedicated staff and volunteers, whose kindness, generosity and commitment ensure that hundreds of people in our community can access much-needed food relief each week.
We were treated to exceptional food prepared by talented chefs, wonderful entertainment and the warmth and generosity that make OzHarvest such a valued partner.
But behind the celebrations is a very real and growing community need.
Our recent Noble Pantry survey, completed by more than 150 people, revealed some concerning findings:
- 62% reported having to skip meals or reduce the amount of food they ate at some point during the previous three months.
- Almost 18% experienced this at least weekly.
- 44% were retired or pensioners, highlighting the financial pressures facing older residents.
- 78% were collecting food to support households of two or more people, demonstrating that our food relief reaches well beyond the individuals visiting our pantry.
These findings reinforce why our work matters and why partnerships with organisations like OzHarvest are so important.
Operating with limited financial resources, Noble Pantry relies on the generosity of our volunteers, the dedication of our staff and the ongoing support of our community partners to ensure that no one is left behind.
Our heartfelt thanks to OzHarvest for recognising the contribution of our Centre and providing such a memorable experience for the people who work tirelessly behind the scenes. It was a meaningful way to celebrate their efforts and remind them just how valued their contributions are.
Together, we're doing more than providing food. We're building dignity, connection and hope.