What is CareNet?
MCC CareNet is a community service that addresses food insecurity in our local community by partnering with other community services to build networks, share resources and strengthen our overall community.
Food Relief:
To access our services, please contact the CareNet office on 9846 7244 or via email, carenetoffice@manninghamcc.org
We offer:
- Hampers of non-perishable groceries
- Household cleaning products
- Personal hygiene products
- Fresh fruit and vegetables
- Frozen meals
Times and Locations
CareNet’s food relief program operates each Tuesday from 10am to 2pm by appointment, at Manningham Christian Centre. Walk ins excepted for first appointments.
The Mobile Pantry can be found at:
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House carpark 10am to 12pm every Wednesday.
Wonga Park Community Cottage 12.30pm to 2.30pm, every second Wednesday
Pentecost Church 3pm to 5pm every Thursday
Donations
CareNet accepts donations of Non-perishable food, toiletries, cleaning products, vouchers and financial donations. Donations can be dropped off to Manningham Christian Centre on Tuesday’s (10am – 2pm) & Friday (10.30am – 1pm). Donations can also be dropped off to The Mobile Pantry locations through the week.
We also have various donation points including:
IGA Templestowe
Now & Not Yet Café, Warrandyte
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House
Diamond Valley Community Support, Greensborough
Financial donations can be deposited here (Label it as CareNet):
BSB: 633 000 | ACC: 1989 42757
Every $10 donation will be turned into $50 worth of grocery items.
Volunteering
CareNet has a number of volunteering opportunities on a Tuesday, Friday, and through The Mobile Pantry. Please contact Kellie at carenetoffice@manninghamcc.org to enquire.
By working together, we increase our capacity to assist those in our community who need it most.
For more information, please email carenet@manninghamcc.org or call (03) 9846 7244
IGA Templestowe
Now & Not Yet Café, Warrandyte
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House
Diamond Valley Community Support, Greensborough
Financial donations can be deposited here (Label it as CareNet):
BSB: 083 170 | ACC: 538 121 680
Every $10 donation will be turned into $50 worth of grocery items.
Community Partners
CareNet is proud to be the founding partner of The Food Collective Project, run by Diamond Valley Community Services. We are also proud to partner with & be supported by these incredible services in our community:
Aldi – Lower Plenty (Second Bite program)
Foodbank
Second Bite
Bright Sparqe
Pets of the homeless
GIVIT
Pinchapoo
Good 360
Pinchapoo
Share The Dignity
The Good Box
The One Box
StreetSmart – SleepSafeThe Food Collective Project
Diamond Valley Community Support
Lions of Nillumbik
Eltham Lions
Rotary of Manningham
Manningham City Council
The Mobile Pantry
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House
Wonga Park Community Cottage
Doncaster City Church
Chapel Life
CareNet Cafe Connect
McGregors Artisian Catering & Butcher
Poppysmack
Now & Not Yet
The Living Room
