The LizzyBizzy food swap is now operating in Manor Lakes and members of the community are invited to come along to exchange their fresh produce.
Taking place at the Manor Lakes Community Centre from 10am-noon on the final Saturday of each month, participants swap excess homegrown produce and gardening extras
On the day the process works by swappers bringing their own produce and then selecting what they need from the table of goods left by others.
Founder Elizabeth Secoulidis has previously operated similar food swaps in Hoppers Crossing and Wyndham Vale, and said the idea stemmed from not wanting to waste food.
“I started it to just help everyone out if they have too much of a certain thing on hand and don’t want to see it go to waste,” Ms Secoulidis said.
“You might have a lemon tree and someone else might have too many cucumbers, so it works.
“People might have a veggie garden or other people could have home made jams they have too much of, so what they all bring them, put them on a table and swap them.
“People even talk about things such as if they are having problems with their plants.”
Exchanging food is not where catch up ends— those who attend often have a drink and a chat, create friendships, share skills and seasonal recipes.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own bags to the food swaps.
The event is completely free and those interested in coming along or who have questions can reach out to Liz at: liz.secoulidis@gmail.com
Details: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/lizzybizzy-food-swap
