Pupils at Wyndham Park Primary School are tossing out bad eating habits and welcoming nutritious meals after a community kitchen was launched yesterday.
Parents and other community members will help prepare nutritious multicultural vegetarian meals and earn food handling accreditation, according to Anton Leschen, general manager of The Smith Family, which developed the concept.
“The school canteen model of yesteryear will be transformed from the usual fare into a community canteen,” Mr Leschen said.
“It sets the standard for healthy eating in schools, which is terrific, but it’s more than just about food. This initiative is also about providing a welcoming place for families to connect with their community.”
He said volunteers would get valuable training. “[This] is another key benefit of the program, giving participants a pathway towards future employment. That’s especially important for the vulnerable families we support in the Werribee area.”
The community kitchen will operate from the canteen one day a week, giving parents and other residents a chance to cook in a social environment.
