A not-for-profit supermarket is changing how remote Australians access affordable groceries, and its proponents say the model could be replicated elsewhere.
In a remote town in Western Australia, a not-for-profit supermarket in the Pilbara town of Roebourne has changed the way residents access food.The supermarket is helping locals access good quality and affordable groceries at a discounted priceRegional West Australians are a third more likely to experience food insecurity than those living in metropolitan areasOperated by Foundation Food, the Ieramugadu store has sold 6 tonnes of donated produce since opening late last year.
"In West Australia, regional locals are a third more likely to experience food insecurity than those living in metropolitan areas and basic groceries can cost as much as 120 per cent more," she said."And that's before taking into account people who need carers to help shop or who don't have licence. The nearest stores have been a long drive out of town."
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