Testimonials
Read first-hand what a positive difference SecondBite has made. Here is our proud list of testimonials from some of our clients.
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Marysville Community Golf and Bowls Club
Before SecondBite, we didn't provide fresh fruit and vegetables to the people who access our service. Now, we have people coming in on Wednesdays and Thursdays simply to get fresh fruit and veg.
Barbara Sullivan, St. Vincent de Paul , Collingwood
Clients living in crisis accommodation now have access to fresh fruit and vegetables that they can take to prepare meals in resident kitchen. Previously we relied on expensive supermarkets or food provided by a food van late at night. Now, more people sharing meals, eating healthier food options and less people are accessing vending machines.
Inez, Hanover Welfare Centre
We are very lucky to have the support of SecondBite. Children, young people and families have access to foods they have never tasted before. For example; mangos, raspberries, tangelos, strawberries, cherries, and kiwi fruit. This has had such a positive effect on our client group. We have also been able to save approx $50 dollars per week on food expenses. The quantity of food provided by SecondBite ensures that there is always plenty of food to go round. We love SecondBite.
David Kutcher, The Venny Inc
SecondBite’s weekly food donations to The Choir of Hope and Inspiration are invaluable. In addition, Russell’s (SecondBite’s driver) love and support of the choir in his own personal time has been over and above what anyone could have expected. Thank you to SecondBite and all those involved with the organisation – sensational!
Esther Hawkins – The Choir of Hope and Inspiration
SecondBite, in biblical terms, goes ‘the second mile’. They fulfil their core function of sharing food, which otherwise would go to waste. At the Church of All Nations this food is greatly appreciated. It augments our food pantry which is used by people who might be doing it tough at the moment. However, SecondBite does more. It was willing to share its expertise, and put us in contact with people who have helped us, as we run a fresh food market. This partnership has been greatly appreciated.
(Rev Dr) John Evans – Church of All Nations
The Coolibah Centre relies on SecondBites support for quality fresh fruit and vegetables to ensure that our work towards social inclusion also includes increased nutrition and improved general health. It allows people to come to the Coolibah, to a shared space and share a meal, and it is this social connection that is so enriching for so many people.
Rod Miller – Manager, Coolibah Centre, Brotherhood of St Laurence, Fitzroy
With the weekly delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables from SecondBite, we are able to support several families who are in strife, share the load and stay in contact during difficult and vulnerable times. SecondBite does an amazing job!
Margarita Andrea – Elizabeth Hoffman House Aboriginal Women’s Services
The sharing of fruit from SecondBite is greatly valued and brings the young participants of the Collingwood Soccer Program, staff and volunteers together, promoting healthy eating and positive community spirit. Through this valuable SecondBite contribution to our program, the Collingwood Community has shared a bond of positive experiences.
Chris McGeachan – Yarra Youth Resource Officer, Fitzroy Police
The generosity of SecondBite has become invaluable to our service. It has it increased our ability to provide a wider variety of healthy snack/meal options for the children who attend our service; created an environment in which our participants have developed a greater appreciation for the value of fresh produce; and improved access to healthy and nutritious food options, which for the most part is a luxury many cannot afford. This will ultimately translate into healthier lifestyle choices in adulthood.
Catherine Keating – Prahran Housing Commission Playground
We all love to see the SecondBite truck arriving with their boxes of fresh fruit and veggies for the kitchen. Being able to put out fresh fruit gives a great spirit of sharing and people love it. We all value nutrition, and fruit’s great because you can put a piece in your pocket when you don’t have a fridge. We couldn’t do what we do without SecondBite.
Trevor – Chef, Prahran Mission
SecondBite have been providing our Big Issue vendors and Street Socceroos with fruit each week at our breakfasts and at training. The Big Issue want to encourage healthy eating and are able to do this with help from the team at SecondBite. After running around at soccer, our players can now eat something healthy, rather than leaving hungry or eating junk food. Russell and Andy often stay to have a kick around with the team. SecondBite, we would like to thank you for your support and for helping our clients make positive changes to their lives.
Felicia Welstead – National Street Soccer Manager, Big Issue in Australia Limited
Through SecondBite, we can support local and needy communities with food that is excess to our business. SecondBite is an incredible organisation, and it has proved that a large city like Melbourne can have the same community spirit that is normally heard of in country towns. The way SecondBite is set up, it takes minimal effort from our end to share in such a positive result. I take my hat off to the team at SecondBite and all those that make it happen.
Leigh Neville – Executive Chef Epicure Catering, Head Chef ZINC