Social Supermarkets

Social Supermarkets
Vicki, Customer
“It’s helped me like you wouldn’t believe. Being disabled and on a pension it’s a battle to eat fresh.”
Jock, Volunteer
“The best thing is supplying fresh veggies to people who can’t afford them. I like to see the smile on people’s faces when they come in and see the food.”
Michael, Customer
“I don’t take very much as I don’t like throwing anything away. I grow veggies myself anyway. All those things make a difference. It’s as much to come down and have a chat more than anything.”

Our social supermarkets operate across five sites each Friday in the Yarra Valley and Mooroolbark region, providing access to fresh food and pantry items for those in need.

What is a social supermarket?

A LinC Yarra Valley social supermarket is a community-driven initiative providing free access to fresh food and essential items for individuals and families facing hardship in the Yarra Valley and Mooroolbark regions of Victoria. Operated by our network of local churches and volunteers – the program aims to alleviate food insecurity while fostering dignity and social connection.

Most sites listed below will close on the Friday prior to Christmas Day in December and reopen in the new year.

The Friday Yarra Junction site will remain open through December and January.

Mooroolbark – Fridays 9.00am

Please email ggnetwork50@gmail.com for details.

Good Gracious Network

Wandin North – Fridays 10.30am – Re-opens Friday 1st February 2026

Wandin North Senior Citizens, 401 Warburton Highway, Wandin North,

Woori Yallock – Fridays 10:30am

Woori Yallock Presbyterian Church. 1363 Healesville–Koo Wee Rup Road, Woori Yallock

Millgrove – Fridays 10:30am

Millgrove Baptist Church, 4 Cavanagh Road, Millgrove

Yarra Junction – Fridays 1:00pm

Temporary relocation (4-6 months) to the Yarraburn Centre, 1 Park Road, Yarra Junction community hall.

Bill help and referrals to other service agencies are available from 10am-12pm during school term at the LinC Office (Yarraburn Centre) 0472 644 476, linc.yarravalley@gmail.com

Yarra Junction – Wednesdays 1.00 -4.00pm

Open Door at Zac’s Place, 2438 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction (Anglican Church)

Who do we support?

Anyone that needs some extra support due to;

Isolation

Short and long term health problems

Homelessness

Financial or family difficulties

Do I need to register?

If you wish to visit the Yarra Junction, Wandin North, Woori Yallock or Millgrove social supermarkets for the first time, you don’t need to register.

What if I can’t get to my local social supermarket?

Please call us on 0472 644 476 on a weekday between 10am and 1pm during the school term. Leave a message and we will get back to you within 7 days to discuss your needs and check if delivery is currently available from your closest social supermarket.

Would you like to donate produce or pantry items?

Please contact Mark Knoll on 0400 969 680

Do you have more questions?

Please read more in our Frequently Asked Questions.

Our community says thank you

To all our volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure the programs are delivered to the community. The majority of our social supermarkets are run by our churches. Our programs are supported by many local businesses.