The food bank in Yass will extend its opening hours in 2020 to give people more opportunity to get affordable groceries each week.
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Vine Community Foodcare at 66 Lead Street, Yass usually opens from 10am-12pm and 6-7pm every Thursday.
However, from January 9 the centre will open from 10am through to 6pm every Thursday.
FoodCare is run by Yass Vine Church and has helped more than 500 families since 2014.
Anyone with a Centrelink or Health Care Card can use FoodCare and gets free fruit, vegetables, bread and meat when they spend a minimum of $8.
People can also enjoy a coffee or tea and a chat with the volunteers.
Christmas opening hours
Foodcare will be closed on December 26 and January 2 for the holidays.
However, anyone in need can contact Yass Vine Church pastor Gary Brown on 0409 771 712.
