Food systems and food security

Access to affordable, nutritious food is essential for health and wellbeing. Local services, community initiatives and emergency supports are available across the Mornington Peninsula.

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Discover upcoming food-related events, workshops and activities across the Mornington Peninsula.
     

Emergency food relief

You can also search the Shire’s Community Directory to find local community services and support.

Mornington Community Support Centre

Address: 320 Main Street, Mornington
Provides emergency food relief and groceries through its Frontline Support Centre.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
Learn more: Mornington Community Support Centre – Food & Groceries

Peninsula Christian Care – Pantry Plus

Address: 252 Frankston-Flinders Road, Frankston
Provides emergency food relief, including refrigerated, dry and packaged groceries.
Opening hours: Tuesdays, 10am – 2pm
Learn more: Pantry Plus Food Relief

Southern Peninsula Community Support

Address: 838 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud
Provides fresh food through its Fresh Food Program, including pantry bags and fresh produce.
Learn more: Fresh Food Mornington Peninsula

Emergency relief services

Western Port Community Support

Address: Reception B, 185 High Street, Hastings
Provides emergency relief, including food, financial assistance and material aid for eligible residents within the service catchment area. All clients are supported through a confidential assessment with a trained Community Support Worker.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4pm
Phone: 5979 2762

Mornington Community Support Centre

Address: 320 Main Street, Mornington
Provides emergency relief, including financial assistance, groceries and material aid.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 4pm
Phone: 5975 1644 

Southern Peninsula Community Support

Address: 878 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud
Provides emergency relief, including financial assistance, groceries and material aid.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am – 3pm
Phone: 5986 1285
Email: admin@spcsic.org 

Cooked meals and community food programs

Vinnies Kitchen

Location: Rosebud Band Hall, 980 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud
Enjoy a free cooked meal in a welcoming community environment.
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Time: 10am – 1pm
Phone: 0458 776 036
Email: vinnieskitchenrosebud@gmail.com 

Sikh Volunteers Australia

Rosebud Memorial Hall Car Park
980 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud
Every Tuesday: 1pm – 2pm

Fred Smith Reserve Car Park
Hastings
Every Sunday: 12.30pm – 1.30pm

Phone: 0497 325 010
Email: info@sikhvolunteersaustralia.org 

Community Café

Address: 320 Main Street, Mornington
A welcoming community lunch service.
Days: Monday to Thursday
Time: 1pm – 1.45pm
Phone: 5975 1644

Mornington Peninsula Produce (MPP)

Mornington Peninsula Produce (MPP)

The Mornington Peninsula is one of Victoria’s most productive and diverse food regions, supported by a strong network of local farmers, growers, fishers and artisan producers.

Mornington Peninsula Produce (MPP) is a Shire-led provenance program that celebrates and promotes food and drink grown, bred or raised on the Mornington Peninsula. The MPP trademark provides consumers with confidence about the origin of their food and supports a transparent, resilient and sustainable local food system.

Products carrying the MPP logo are certified to meet strict provenance standards, ensuring they are genuinely local and reflecting the region’s unique landscapes, climate and farming practices.

The program helps:

  • strengthen the local food economy
  • support local farmers, producers and businesses
  • connect residents and visitors with fresh, seasonal Peninsula produce
  • encourage awareness of where food comes from and how it is produced

The Mornington Peninsula’s food system includes a wide range of produce such as fruit and vegetables, dairy, meat, seafood, wine and artisan products. Residents are encouraged to support local producers by buying direct from farm gates, farmers’ markets and local retailers.

Explore local producers and learn more about seasonal food available across the region through the MPP directory.