Foodbank

Complete Commercial Kitchen Design Project, Consultation, and Management

Foodbank is Australia’s largest food relief not-for-profit organisation, providing food and groceries to charities and running school breakfast programs in every state and territory. With 90 years’ experience, Foodbank Victoria stands as the largest and oldest food relief charity in the state, providing food for the everyday Australians who are going without. Their dedicated teams work with an army of volunteers to pick, pack, and distribute the food to those who need it.

Caterlink was thrilled to provide a complete commercial kitchen package for Foodbank’s newly established hub in Morwell. From consultation, design, and project management to equipment supply and fit-out, Caterlink ensured a seamless process. This kitchen facility will serve crucial roles, used for preparing emergency meals during times of disaster and for those in need who don’t have enough to eat and don’t know where their next meal will come from.

It will also be utilised to hold training sessions for these individuals, focusing on food literacy and basic preparation skills to help ensure their food independence.

With Foodbank’s head office located in Yarraville, a representative happened to drive past Caterlink’s new showroom and offices in neighbouring Footscray. This chance encounter evolved into a decision to engage with the friendly team, leading to the complete project design and commercial kitchen fit out tailored to their requirements for the Morwell hub. The set-up was a replication of a similar hub in WA, with some custom adjustments to benches and canopies. The Caterlink team rose to the challenge of a three-hour commute to the premises, with a 6-month timeframe from planning stage to completion.