100% Locally Owned, Independent and Free

100% Locally Owned, Independent and Free

'Hundreds of meals': mums take over school kitchen to give volunteering a new flavour

Do you have a news tip? Click here to send to our news team.

Flood rescue and lightning strike after night of heavy rain

A person has been rescued from floodwaters and another was struck by lightning after wild weather hit the Sunshine Coast. ANZAC Day commemorations went ahead More

Lest we forget: Coast pauses to remember on wet ANZAC Day

Across the Sunshine Coast this morning community members have gathered to pay heartfelt tribute to past and present servicemen and women as part of More

Never forgotten: veteran’s mission to keep ANZAC spirit alive

Every year on April 25, Australians and New Zealanders commemorate those who have given their lives, fought on the frontline, served in the Armed More

ANZAC Day: where you can attend services on the Coast

This Friday the country will stop to remember the sacrifice and bravery of Australian and New Zealand servicemen and servicewomen, past and present. April 25 More

Easter feast: python devours possum at busy beach

A slithery creature has enjoyed quite the Easter feast while stunning visitors at a popular beach over the recent long weekend. Passers-by were stopped in More

‘Ongoing challenge’: group works towards reliable harbour access

The state's waterways authority says it is doing what it can to address persistent shoaling at the entrance to the Sunshine Coast's main harbour. Maritime More

A group of hardworking mothers from a Sunshine Coast school have joined forces to serve families in need.

About 30 parents and care-givers from Siena Catholic Primary School gathered for a ‘Soul Food’ cook-up, to coincide with National Volunteer Week (May 16 to 20 May).

The parents took over the college’s commercial kitchen for more than four hours, making an astounding array of meals, including 10 quiches, 15 curries, 25 bolognaises, 25 lasagnes and 300 biscuits and chocolate slices – and tripping the school’s power circuit in the process.

Once cooked, the meals and treats were batched and frozen and they will be shared with families during the year, providing a helping hand during unexpected hardships and illnesses and for celebrations such as the birth of a new baby.

Michelle Comerford was among the parents to take over the college’s commercial kitchen.

Principal Glen Bucklar said the cook-up was an enormous effort, with every meal being made and offered with love by the community, for the community.“With over 30 parent volunteers involved in this year’s cook-up, it is evident our community is better together,” Principal Bucklar said.“I really take my hat off to the mothers, who every year put other mothers and families in our community above themselves.“To do something kind for those going through a difficult time, whether it be illness or hardship, is a wonderful thing.”

Michelle Kay and Carmen Sorensen help families in need.

“Our teachers, staff, parents or community members are given the power to nominate a family who may benefit from a pre-cooked meal throughout the school year.  ““We’ve found the ‘Soul Food’ cook-up to be hugely successful, providing support to those in our community who need it, sometimes in their darkest hour.“The success of this program really exemplifies the importance of our school volunteers within our community and shines a light on the important work they do.“The cook-up also embodies our school values. I always tell our students (that) justice looks out, up and spreads around.

“In true National Volunteer Week style, I would like to thank all the Siena Catholic Primary School parents who were involved in this years ‘Soul Food’ cook-up. Your contributions truly help build our community as a force for good.”

Shannon Harth bakes some tasty treats.

Siena Catholic Primary School parent Bernadette Bain said she was anonymously nominated to receive a meal just after she gave birth to her fourth child – and hasn’t forgotten the kind gesture since.

National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and this year’s theme is ‘Better Together’.

A group of mothers at the cook-up.

Help us deliver more stories that inform, connect and celebrate the Sunshine Coast by signing up for our free Daily News Feed: Please go to SUBSCRIBE at top of this article and add your name and email address.

Subscribe to SCN’s free daily news email

Hidden
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
[scn_go_back_button] Return Home
Share