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Bookings are open for our 2022 Schools in the Kitchen program. For more information, please email our School Program Coordinator.
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About FareShare's Schools in the Kitchen program

The FareShare Schools in the Kitchen program provides a unique opportunity for students to learn about the reality of food insecurity in our community and begin their own response to the issue through action.

Students will also learn about food waste and food rescue. They may even pick up some cooking, communication and teamwork skills while making a tangible difference to people experiencing food insecurity.

In the FareShare Schools’ Kitchen, students undertake a range of practical tasks such as rolling pastry, lining quiche trays, assembling and cooking sausage rolls and quiches and packing meals.

The Schools in the Kitchen Program operates during term time on Mondays to Thursdays, commencing at 9am and finishing at approximately 12:30pm (3.5 hours).

We welcome groups of 2 staff and up to 18 students in the Schools’ Kitchen. A school can book a maximum of four sessions per year.

Schools in the Kitchen shifts cost $600 (+GST) per session (includes morning tea, apron hire and hairnet). Funding is available for disadvantaged schools.

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What teachers and students have to say

"Such a variety of tasks! Kept the students very busy and engaged. Very warm welcome and nice environment. I really hope we can make this a regular thing."
Teacher
TeacherNorthside Christian College
"Since my experience at FareShare, I would like to volunteer more often."
Student
StudentNorthside Christian College
"I love the fact that making these meals makes someone’s day and that in one day’s worth of work we made over a thousands peoples’ day!"
Student
StudentBallarat High School
"I find it most interesting that FareShare can help stop wasting food and give it out to people who suffer from food insecurity."
Student
StudentBraybrook College
"We would love to continue including this valuable experience as part of our community work in the VCAL (Vocational Major) program. The staff are so accommodating with our students. They are always positive and encourage our students to think about their pathways after they leave school and volunteer their time to any community program.
Teacher
TeacherBraybrook College
"It was nice to help out those in the community, especially those in need."
Student
StudentRuthven Secondary College
"I found FareShare a really great experience."
Student
StudentMelbourne Girls Grammar
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Other ways to support FareShare

In addition to volunteering in our kitchen, there are other ways to support FareShare. You could run a food drive or organise a fundraiser.

To learn more about running a food drive please email schools@fareshare.net.au and we will let you know the ingredients our chefs need.

Sign up for Schools in the Kitchen
Bookings are open for our 2022 Schools in the Kitchen program. For more information, please email our School Program Coordinator.
Email now