Helping Feed the Families of Toowoomba and Outback Queensland Regions
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About us
Loaves and Fishes Care Service Toowoomba Ltd is a Not for Profit organisation where the community can access Food Hampers for $50.00 The hampers generally contain a Freezer pack which includes meal protein, Fresh Fruit and Veggies, Pantry Pack, Chilled pack bread and more. Hampers vary daily and are subject to stock availability. Approximately $250 value. Everyone is welcome. In the Cost Recovery Store you will find many everyday grocery items, where all products are sold for less than RRP (Recommended Retail Price). By supporting our Cost Recovery Store you are helping us to cover costs of operating and to purchase more stock to offer you at low cost. No Concession cards required, No Memberships or Joining fees to pay.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work, the Jagera, Giabal and Jarowair people
We recognise their continued custodianship and connection to the land, waters, and community.
We pay respects to them and their Elders past and present as our knowledge holders.
Ways We Help
Food Hampers
Loaves and Fishes Care Service Toowoomba provides food hampers for $60 each that contain approximately $250Â worth of food. In these Hampers you can expect; fresh fruit and vegetables, pantry staples (pasta, pasta sauce, cereal, biscuits, etc.), dairy items, and a frozen bag (can contain meat, vegetables, desserts, etc.)Â Our hampers change daily depending on product availability. You are more than welcome to have a look at the hampers before committing to purchasing one.
Cost Recovery Store
Loaves and Fishes Care Service Toowoomba has a Cost Recovery Store at the back of the building. In this store we price everything under the RRP (Recommended Retail Price) and aim to be cheaper than supermarkets, however we cannot beat their half price specials. All profit made in the Cost Recovery Store goes towards the cost of stock for the hampers, as well as our overhead costs (rent, electricity, waste removal, etc.).
Volunteering
The Volunteering program is our longest running initiative, based on the premise that making a real difference is not only possible but vital. At Loaves and Fishes Care Service Toowoomba Ltd Volunteering is a source of great pride for our Nonprofit Organization. We are also a Centerlink approved activity so if you are required to volunteer somewhere come join us. If you would like to volunteer your time, we have inductions on a Thursday morning at 9:30am.
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Our Community Connections
Work for the Dole Participants
We are currently partnered with AimBig Employment to provide a placement for Work for the Dole participants. Those who receive job seeker payments from Centrelink may be required to complete a Work for the Dole placement and can complete that placement with us! In the past we have been able to help those who showed hard work and dedication gain employment, 2 of those we have hired ourselves!
Our Team
Kylie Jennings
CEO & Site Manager
Our organisation is led by CEO, Kylie Jennings. Kylie has had a passion for the community of Toowoomba and surrounding areas. Kylie was a volunteer for many years working up to becoming the Manager of the site for 5 years with the original charity. In 2018 the original charity was looking to close the site. Kylie and Michael have a passion for helping the community and decided to see what they could do to ensure the site remained open by becoming Loaves and Fishes Care Services Toowoomba Ltd and creating a board that is committed to helping people put good food on the table.
Michael Jennings
Director & Truck Driver
Michael first started volunteering in 2015, in his spare time, working in between his own work schedule and family. Michael was full time as a truck driver, travelling between Toowoomba and Brisbane collecting stock with the original Charity and is still collecting stock and overseeing the warehouse. In 2018 the original charity was looking to close the site. Kylie and Michael have a passion for helping the community and decided to see what they could do to ensure the site remained open by becoming Loaves and Fishes Care Services Toowoomba Ltd and creating a board that is committed to helping people put good food on the table.
Elaine Simpson
Director
Elaine was with a small goods company in the processing department for 20 years and ran her family business until retiring, Elaine believed in Kylie's vision for the community volunteering her time and was invited to the Directorship of Loaves and Fishes Care Service Toowoomba in 2019.
Kathryn Denning
Director
Kathryn has been a big supporter of Loaves and Fishes since Kylie and Michael took over the charity. Kathryn has been a primary school teacher for over 2 decades and we are thrilled to have her on our board of directors.
Tamika Andrews
Site 2IC
Tamika is Kylie's eldest daughter and originally started volunteering in 2015 during the school holidays to help Kylie, this continued for a couple of years until Tamika gained employment elsewhere. In 2021, Tamika was offered a fulltime position as Site 2IC.
Angelique Faulkner
Team Leader - Hamper Section
Angelique started with us as a work for the dole participant, she is an amazing member of our team and keeps the hamper section running smoothly! She was offered a part time position in 2020 and a full time position in 2022.
Margaret Hargens
Team Leader - Cost Recovery Store
Margaret has been with us for the past 8 or so years, she started as a volunteer and proved herself to be a worthwhile member of our team and gained part time employment with us as our Cost Recovery Store Team Leader in 2020, she has a knack for customer service proven by lovely feedback from our customers.
Fred Wilkes
Volunteer Team Leader & Truck Driver
Fred is our volunteer Truck Driver. Fred has been volunteering with us approximately 5 years now. He is a valued member of our team. He is our go to for collections and you can see his smiling face on our Bush Runs.
Brandi Bishop
Team Member
Brandi was part of our Work For The Dole Program with AimBig Employment. We welcomed Brandi to our Hamper team recently and she is now part of our Loaves and Fishes Family. She will greet you with a smile every time.
Andrew Hockins
Team Member
Andrew originally started with us as a work for the dole participant, he proved to be an amazing team member and became a vital part of our operations which lead to him gaining a permanent position.
Our Supporters
If you would like to support us please reach out by email and we will get back to you. We are appreciative of all Support and partnerships.
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