welcome
About us
The Community Grocer is a not-for-profit social enterprise. Since 2014 we have been working to improve local food systems in low income communities.
We run fresh food markets across Melbourne. Our vision is thriving, healthy communities - connected by food that is fresh, fair and for everyone.
More than just markets - we create spaces for people from all backgrounds to connect, socialise, and support one another.
where to find us
We have six markets located across Melbourne.
Find a market near you, how to get there and what time is runs by clicking the link below.
Our impact
We improve wellbeing through access to fresh food and safe spaces.
Here is a snapshot of our impact. For more read our latest publications.
400+
households every week
70%
of our customers are unemployed or living on a low-income
84%
have increased their fruit and vegetable consumption
93%
feel more connected to community
Shop with us
We also sell fresh food boxes. Different options are available for pick up from our markets. Find out how to order a fresh food box and how your purchases help us achieve our mission by clicking below.
Help people facing financial hardship access fresh food, donate a Grocer Gift Card, click below for more information.
Help us
Make a difference in your community, meet people and gain skills.
There are many ways to you can help. By volunteering you will learn valuable and transferable skills for jobs in the retail, health and community development sectors.
Helping at our markets is also an opportunity to practice your customer service skills and English speaking.
partner with us
Collaboration strengthens local food infrastructure and food security responses.
We are fortunate to work with community and food systems partners including government, business, community organisations and food relief providers.
Together we are helping communities experience improved nutritional, economic, and social wellbeing through engagement with resilient and locally reflective food systems.
Join our community of partners. Read about our work or contact us and come meet the team.
We proudly partner with
