WHERE TO ACCESS FREE FOOD

Daily Market

Eastern Food Rescue distributes food daily at our 'market' at Eastland in Ringwood.

MARKET HOURS
​The market generally runs for between 30 - 45 minutes
Monday: 11.30am and after 8.15pm
Tuesday: 11.30am
Wednesday: 11.30am and after 8.15pm
Thursday AM: 11.30am (morning market pension/concession card holders only)
Thursday PM: After 8.15pm
Friday: 11.30am
Saturday: From 11am
Sunday: From 11am

How the Market Works

• Please don't arrive any earlier than 30 minutes prior to opening time
• Please bring two shopping bags for food. As quantities of food vary daily, the volunteers will advise how much food you can take.
• We request a $2 donation to cover costs (cash & card accepted)
• We aim to be fair and have a system that randomly determines people's place in the queue (Currently we use coloured cards that have been randomly handed out to determine what order people go through). Once a market has started, you may have to wait till all the cards have been called before going through.
• Any questions, please ask the volunteers.

LOCATION: 
Outside Office of Nick McGowan MP,
Near Town Square, Eastland Shopping Centre,
175 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood

Community Pantries

We have 2 outdoor free access pantries that have food available 24/7. Quantity and variety varies daily. (Look out for 2 wooden cupboards)

1. Salvation Army: 49 - 53 Wantirna Rd, Ringwood (Located on the church side of the white house)

​2. Simla St, Mitcham. (Located in front of Mitcham Baptist Church)