The South Burnett Pantry will continue to provide hot meals and low-cost food to hundreds of people, thanks to a $20,000 Federal Government grant.
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud announced the grant last week.
“This will be used by the South Burnett Pantry to purchase a secondhand truck and also expand their catering,” Mr Littleproud said.
“The South Burnett Pantry has helped hundreds of people across our community for more than six years by providing low-cost food, affordable clothing and connecting people with welfare services.
“Under the funding guidelines, projects had to deliver community benefits and the South Burnett Pantry’s vision will provide the community with food aid and other support services.
“The Pantry also offers free breakfasts at almost every school in South Burnett – providing sustenance and nutrition to maximise learning.”
Mr Littleproud announced the Stronger Communities Program was open for applications in August.
He said he was overwhelmed by the calibre and array of projects nominated for funding.
All Federal electorates, including Maranoa, were allocated $150,000 under the program, with up to 20 projects being able to be funded.
An independent assessment panel reviewed all funding applications and successful projects were then invited to progress to the next phase, where projects were reviewed by the Industry Department for final approval.
The grant is the second the South Burnett has received from the program.
Earlier this week Mr Littlepoud announced Nanango Little Athletics had received a $10,000 grant from the Stronger Communities Program to help them build a long jump pit and grandstand at Nanango State High School.
