Media response - proposed community food hub

Published on 11 March 2026

Enquiry - The Advertiser

The journalist asked for information about a proposed community food hub ahead of a community drop-in information session.

Response

Comments attributed to Mayor Moira Were

A new Onkaparinga Community Food Hub has been proposed for Seaford to provide people with dignified access to affordable, nutritious and low-cost food; wrap-around services; and a way for people to connect during a cost-of-living crisis. All will be welcome, with no assessment process required.

The community food hub would offer:

• low-cost groceries and essentials in a store-like setting
• opportunities to connect with others in the community
• skill-building activities and support programs tailored to local needs (such as onsite financial counselling, access to no-interest loans, referrals to housing and family supports, cooking classes for those on a budget, etc.).

This type of activity is quite common for community centres, and is similar to other locations in Onkaparinga such as alongside the Vine Street Neighbourhood Centre, which has an affordable food pantry called The People’s Platter.

Some immediate residents to the hall now have questions and concerns about things like increased traffic, which is why we’re engaging with them directly to work through any issues, and we’re hosting a community drop-in session at the hall on Saturday 14 March from 1–3pm. People can also have their say during the planning process given the project also requires a development application.

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