The Community Grocer Flemington

The Community Grocer is a not-for-profit social enterprise that has been working to improve local food systems in low-income communities since 2014. It runs six fresh food markets across Melbourne, serving over 400 households every week, with 70% of customers being unemployed or living on a low-income.

Its vision is thriving, healthy communities connected by food that is fresh, fair and for everyone. The organisation reports that 84% of its customers have increased their fruit and vegetable consumption and 93% feel more connected to the community. It offers fresh food boxes for pick up from its markets and provides volunteering opportunities where people can develop skills in retail, health and community development.

The Community Grocer acknowledges the people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which it operates and commits 1% of its trading profit to Pay the Rent to local Aboriginal organisations. Donations of $2 and over are tax deductible as the organisation is a Deductible Gift Recipient.