Meet Our December CSP Grant Winner

Congratulations to our December CSP Grant Recipient – Montrose Community Cupboard. Starting as a small community cupboard during covid, Montrose Community Cupboard has grown from strength to strength, becoming a pivotal part of the community, reducing waste and helping those in need. Community members can donate excess food from their pantry or garden and are encouraged to “give what you can, take what you need”. Local businesses also make donations. The cupboard is open 24/7 and offers items such as bread, books, toys, vegetables, fruit, seeds and much more! Free food markets are also held most Saturday afternoons.

“Montrose Community Cupboard is incredibly grateful to Noel Jones for the opportunity to continue our work with the community into 2025 – we are a not-for-profit community group who relies on local businesses, like Noel Jones, to be able to provide our services to over 5000 members. Our community meal program was a new initiative in 2024 and was a huge success – we look forward to making it bigger and better in 2025!” Patrick Natoli & Simone Ritchie, Montrose Community Cupboard.

Noel Jones Community Support Program

The Noel Jones Community Support Program supports three main groups in our communities:
• Charity Groups and Events
• Junior Sports Stars and Clubs
• Schools and Kinders

Allocation

Each month one grant of $1000 is awarded with each monthly recipient going into the draw for a further yearly grant of $5000.

How

A percentage of each sale made through the Noel Jones network is apportioned to Noel Jones CSP to support our local communities.

How to apply for a grant

If your organisation or event falls within our support categories you may apply for a Noel Jones CSP grant. Applicants can apply once per financial quarter, (and will need to reapply each quarter to be reconsidered for the next round of grants) with nominations being judged on the following criteria:
– Groups and organisations that aim to support and strengthen our local communities
– Groups and organisations that are in close proximity to the Noel Jones network
– Groups and organisations that provide opportunities for Noel Jones staff to participate and volunteer

To learn more about the Noel Jones Community Support Program visit
www.noeljones.com.au/communitysupportprogram

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Meet Our December CSP Grant Winner