We are currently utilizing ten very old and exceptionally heavy trestle tables for our food distribution events. Each table weighs approximately 13 kilograms and must be manually lifted in and out of our refrigerated truck and van, as well as transported to various locations throughout Adelaide. Given the considerable weight and cumbersome nature of these ...
Heart & Soul Group
Trestle Tables for Community Food Relief

GOAL
$6,770
Field of Interest
- Community and economic development
- Individual/family services and support
Target Population
- People experiencing socio-economic disadvantage or vulnerability
- People experiencing or at risk of homelessness

Every week, Heart & Soul Group is freeing vulnerable South Australians of the worry about how they will access wholesome food for themselves and their family. A growing number of people in our community are in need of food assistance, arising from a range of often complicated circumstances. The food relief centres offer more than just food for attendees to take home and prepare to nourish their bodies. Anybody who cannot afford to buy food or is going hungry will be respectfully welcomed at the markets by a team of volunteers, many of whom empathise with the plight having been in the same situation.
Kindness and understanding go hand-in-hand with the food offered by Heart & Soul Group. Many market-goers gather to enjoy the friendships that have been fostered over the time they have attended, also to share cooking inspiration about how to make healthy food that their family will love.
Project Summary
We are currently utilizing ten very old and exceptionally heavy trestle tables for our food distribution events. Each table weighs approximately 13 kilograms and must be manually lifted in and out of our refrigerated truck and van, as well as transported to various locations throughout Adelaide.
Given the considerable weight and cumbersome nature of these tables, our dedicated volunteers—who are not professional movers—have been working tirelessly to manage their transportation and setup. Their efforts are crucial to ensuring that we can provide fresh fruit, vegetables, bakery items, and pantry staples to those in need.
To alleviate the physical strain on our volunteers and enhance the efficiency of our operations, we are seeking funding to upgrade to more suitable tables. We have identified a highly suitable alternative: lightweight tables with wheels that fold upright for easier transportation and storage.
These new tables would significantly improve our setup and teardown processes, allowing our volunteers to focus more on our mission rather than the physical demands of handling the current tables.
We kindly request your support in securing the necessary funds to make this upgrade possible. Your contribution would greatly assist in safeguarding the well-being of our volunteers and enhancing our service delivery.
Project Outcomes
The acquisition of these new tables would significantly enhance our operations. They would enable our volunteers to set up our free food giveaways safely, mitigating the risk of injury. Additionally, female volunteers would have greater independence, as they would no longer need to wait for male volunteers to assist with the tables.
The new trestle tables on wheels will ensure our charity remains compliant with Occupational Health and Safety regulations by eliminating the need for manual lifting. Given that many of our volunteers are older and face challenges with moving heavy equipment, these tables would greatly improve their comfort and efficiency.
Budget Breakdown
TOTAL BUDGET: $6,770
FUNDING
Funding source | Amount |
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Funding gap (unconfirmed) | $6,770 |
EXPENSES
Expense item | Amount |
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Trestle tables | $6,770 |
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