It’s been spoken about a lot in recent weeks. But the sad fact is that 21% of households are experiencing some form of food insecurity.
I have seen first-hand families in the Logan Community struggling with the rising cost of living, having to skip meals and go days without food, just to make ends meet.
This was evident when I visited Loganlea Community Centre last week. They are in desperate need of supplies so they can continue to feed those less fortunate in our community.
So today, I have asked those on my social media, if they can, to make any non-perishable donations, by either dropping them directly to the Loganlea Community Centre or into my George Street office, so I can pass them on. Anything that we can do to support each other as a community, the better.
Many charity groups in the Logan area simply cannot keep up with the demand for fresh fruit and vegetables, as they continue to struggle with the sharp increase to food prices experienced globally.
However, there is a silver lining to every story. Because last week, I was given an update on a tremendous community project being run from a school in our own backyard.
Loganlea State High School have been working quietly to set-up their very own Mini Farm that is run from the back of the school premises on Neridah Street. I joined their Principal, Brenton Farleigh and Nick Steiner who is the CEO of the Mini Farm Project to get an insight into just how far this project has come.
The beauty of this project is that the food the students are growing will be donated directly to local charities, providing those in the community who are vulnerable with continual access to good-quality and nutritious food without the hefty price tag.
The Mini Farm Project is currently producing quality produce including Beetroot, Lettuce, Carrots and Turnips. And during the cooler months, they plan to grow Broccoli, Cauliflower and even Kale.
As they say, from little things – big things grow, and our community will only benefit positively from projects such as the Loganlea State High School Mini Farm Project.
