Skipton Food Bank

03/06/2026

Well done to all of the young people who participated in Paddocks to Plates this weekend! Huge thanks to Camperdown Community House for organising this fantastic opportunity 🧡

If anyone who attended would like to offer some feedback, you are welcome to share it in the comments or via messenger, and we'll be sure to pass it on ☺️

We held the first Plates and Paddocks program over the weekend: what a time! We had a fantastic group of young people aged 14-18 years from all across Corangamite! Read all about it here: https://camperdownch.com.au/plates-and-paddocks-a-new-program-providing-opportunity-for-young-people-in-corangamite/

This program is supported by South West Community Foundation and Gardiner Foundation

We will be running more of these in the near future, if you are aged between 15-25 years and interested in expanding your food industry skills, please get in touch! https://camperdownch.com.au/contact/

27/05/2026

Who doesn't love a FREE feed?? Especially in this cost of living crisis we're in.
Book in for this FREE event this Sunday and help some young folk get some experience and certificates to add to their resumes.
Bookings are essential for catering purposes.

26/05/2026

Fridge is full! Come in today for food relief from 12pm to 3pm 🧡

🫐 blueberry or vanilla yoghurt
🥬 lettuce
🍄 mushrooms
🧈 nuttlex butter
🧀 parmesan cheese
🍝 Agnolotti pasta
🍕 Pizza
🍔 burgers
🦐 frozen Prawns
🥕 carrots
🍎 apples
🍊 oranges
🍉 watermelon
🥫 canned goods

And heaps of other items ☺️

24/05/2026

Book in a help some kids learn some skills

23/05/2026

Massive thanks to the Anglican Parish of Ararat for your kind donation! 🧡

Anglican Parish of Ararat Donates $1,500 to Skipton Foodbank for Bushfire Recovery

ARARAT, VIC – The Anglican Parish of Ararat has donated $1,500.00 to the Skipton Foodbank to aid families continuing to recover from the massive bushfires that devastated the region earlier this year. The fires burned through more than 20,000 hectares across Carranballac, Stoneleigh, and rural Skipton, resulting in the significant loss of homes, farm structures, and local livelihoods. This donation aims to assist the Skipton Foodbank in its mission to rebuild and revitalise local communities and to support mental health and resilience related activities. "Our community still vividly remembers the fire's impact on our neighbours," said Fr Martin. "We are thrilled that these funds will be used locally to support the many activities towards recovery. This is a powerful example of how we can work together to bring hope to those in despair." The donation was made possible through a collaborative community effort with the bulk of the funds coming from Ararat’s Biggest Pancake Fundraiser that was held this year on Shrove Tuesday. Besides being the hub for social interactions, the Skipton Foodbank provides essential items such as clothing, cleaning supplies, and personal care packs to those in need. Fr Martin added, “We are church not confined within our buildings. We are committed to support our local communities by bringing the church and the message of hope directly to where people are.”

11/05/2026

Thanks so much to everyone who has supported us at our last two markets! Most of the items have now been sold, but we do have some fantastic Dryza-Bone Jackets left!!

Please consider purchasing one - all funds raised go to food and fire relief! Prices are kept intentionally low to make these fantastic high quality pieces accessible for our community.

We have available all in men's/ unisex sizing)

🧡 Driza-Bone Threadbo Long Jacket Drywax $100 (RRP $449)

6 x Size XXS (fit womens 8 to 10, small 12)

🧡 Driza-Bone Roger Charcoal Water Resistant Wool $50 (RRP $349)

6 x XXS
6 x XS
1 x S
2 x 3XL
2 x 4XL

🧡 Driza-Bone Roger Black Drywax $50 (RRP $145)

3 x XXS
3 x 4XL

🧡 Driza-Bone padded Smith Jacket $50 (RRP $299)

6 x XXS
1 x XS

🧡 Driza-Bone padded Smith Vest $50 (RRP $250)

6 x XXS

🧡 Driza-Bone Waler Camo Long Jacket $100 (RRP $449)

2 x XXS
1 x XS

Comment below to let us know and then please send a message to arrange payment and collection 😊

Please note that Jackets and coats are not stored onsite, so if you need to try on please message the page so we can make arrangements

10/05/2026

Thank you to everyone messaging about items left after the market. We are all spending the day with our families today and will respond tomorrow 🧡

09/05/2026

Thank you everyone for a fantastic day at the Skipton Market today, close to $3k raised for fire and food relief 🧡🧡🧡

08/05/2026

Come see us for a bargain at the Skipton Market. 5 Anderson St Skipton.

07/05/2026

Interested in volunteering or learning more about BlazeAid?

The BlazeAid Bonfire and BBQ at Bradvale Recreation Reserve is a chance to meet the team, hear about their fire recovery work, and find out how you can get involved.

Sunday 17 May | 12 pm
Free, family friendly event with a bonfire, BBQ and live music. All welcome – bring the family for a relaxed midday catch up.

Come along to support BlazeAid, thank their volunteers, and celebrate four months of service to the region after the Streatham to Skipton fire and the Larralea fire.