USYD Food Hub - Currently Closed until Further Notice
Event description
USU in partnership with USYD Student Life & SRC - proudly funded by NSW Government, Study NSW and Food Bank Australia
To support the USYD student community, USU & SRC will launch USYD | Food Hub, available to all USYD international students.
Food Hub will operate out of Level 3 Wentworth Building, opposite Laneway Cafe every Tuesday 10am-12pm, Wednesday 12-2pm and Thursday 2-4pm, providing up to 100 hampers for collection each day.
** Important - Delivery is not available via our service. If you are unable to visit due to the current lockdown please complete this form Foodbank form on this page to arrange delivery
During these difficult times we know it can be hard to know where to go for help. The Food Hub offers judgment free support, where you can pick up a hamper and get advice on the other services available to you.
Hampers are free but ticketed via Humanitix to manage supply and COVID-safe guidelines, though drop-ins are accommodated wherever possible. A typical hamper will contain an assortment of pantry staples plus any available fresh produce. Currently the offer is available to International Students only.
USU & SRC work with local charitable organisations such as Foodbank, Oz Harvest, Plate It Forward to source and purchase provisions for the program. We hope the Food Hub will expanded in 2021 to incorporate a Community Kitchen to distributes pre-made meals for students to enjoy.
SRC or USU staff will be onsite to manage collection and chat to students
To ensure the safety of our volunteers and students, please:
- Register ahead of time via Humanitix - bring your digital or printed ticket with you
- Check in using the Service NSW qr code
- Wear a mask when entering the Wentworth Building and Food Hub
- Practice physical distancing while you're out and within the space
- Stay at home if you have flu symptoms
- Do not visit campus if you are currently residing in a NSW Health designated lockdown zone
- Sanitise your hands when entering the Food Hub
For questions or enquiries related to this service, please contact Ben Pinney (USU) - b.pinney@usu.edu.au
