Tuesday 9 July 2013

Food Rescue Joins UnitingCare West

Following negotiations between both agencies, Food Recue will be supported by and come under the banner of UnitingCare West as of 1 May 2013. 
 
UnitingCare West is a not for profit community services agency based in Perth, that touches the lives of thousands of families and individuals across Western Australia each year.  UnitingCare West has a mission to support, serve and empower people particularly those most in need, and currently operates 28 programs to support this mission.  Programs cover the three key areas of Independent Living and Accommodation, Mental Health and Disability, Community and Family Services.  Two of UnitingCare West’s programs – Tranby homeless day centre and Wyn Carr House women’s refuge – are currently recipients of the wonderful support of Food Rescue. In joining UnitingCare West, Food Rescue increases the breadth of services that are provided to those people experiencing hardship.
 
The important work that Food Rescue does in addressing environmental and sustainability issues remains a clear focus. The intent of the program is unchanged.  The new relationship with UnitingCare West is a purely operational one, and Food Recue will continue to operate as an entirely philanthropic entity.
 
UnitingCare West is committed to retaining the Food Rescue brand, mission and values; and to continuing the significant progress and relationships that Food Rescue has built up in its years of operation.
 
UnitingCare West is a wonderful fit with the ethos of Food Rescue and we are confident that this new partnership will lead to a greater impact on the lives of those that both organisations seek to support.
 
If you have any question about any of this information, please contact Samantha Soley, Manager Food Rescue at samantha.soley@unitingcarewest.org.au.