Our Richmond and Melton markets have just celebrated their first birthday - a milestone that reflects the power of community-led access to fresh, affordable food. In just over a year, these markets have become welcoming spaces where people can connect, share, and shop with dignity.

By bringing culturally relevant produce closer to where people live, we’re helping remove barriers to healthy food and strengthening local food systems.

As one regular put it, “It’s more than a market - it’s a place where I feel part of something.”

Introducing Liana, the new Melton Market Manager. A recent graduate of Exercise and Nutrition Science, Liana is passionate about making healthy, nutritious food accessible to all. For her, food is the heart of family and connection. We're fortunate to have her skills and love for produce—especially mangoes and beans—managing our market. Visit Liana and the Melton team every Friday at the Kurunjang Community Hub.

We are thrilled to announce the successful launch of our new Richmond Market on February 26th! Located at the North Richmond Housing Estate, the market served over 100 customers with the help of 14 dedicated staff and volunteers. Our launch featured support from many community partners, delicious treats from local vendors, and a ceremonial watermelon sharing to celebrate a busy and successful morning!

Our Impact Report 2024 is out! See how our six community markets provided 651,674 serves of fruit and vegetables and helped 93% of customers feel more connected to their community this year. We're celebrating 10 years of dignified, affordable food access and strengthening local economies. Find out how our programs, like the preferred Grocer Gift Card alternative to food relief, are changing lives.

The Community Grocer recently celebrated 10 incredible years of operating our vibrant community markets! We held a fantastic 10th birthday party at Djerring Flemington Hub, connecting with new supporters and catching up with long-time community members. The event was proudly catered by several of the micro-enterprises that thrive at our markets, offering a delicious taste of the talent and flavours within our community.