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The seal of freshness
Our Community Kitchen has been producing tasty and nutritious meals since 2015 while simultaneously addressing food waste.
It is a model of efficiency, relying on donations of food from supermarkets, farmers, and food manufacturers. This not only helps reduce food waste but also ensures that the meals produced are cost-effective and environmentally sustainable. Recently we realised that by changing how we package our meals, we could include a wider variety of fresh produce.
The wonderful people at Packaging R Us enabled us to purchase a heavily discounted Vacuum Seal machine which has made a huge impact on the meals we can offer. Vacuum-sealed meals offer a convenient way to store and preserve food, extending shelf life and maintaining quality.
One of the biggest advantages is extended shelf life – by removing air and sealing food in airtight packaging, vacuum sealing keeps food fresher for longer – both in the fridge and freezer. Our meals now have a 3-week shelf-life.
This method also preserves the flavour, texture, and nutritional value of meals. With no exposure to oxygen, food maintains its original taste and doesn’t suffer from freezer burn or spoilage.
Our pre-prepared meals are distributed through our six branches in Perth, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Peel, Bunbury and Albany. They can be obtained in the branches or are made available from our charity partners which range from supporting the elderly who need easy no fuss meals to domestic violence survivors who may need a meal in the middle of the night quickly or someone going through serious illness who does not have the energy to cook. The list is endless.
We are so pleased that our new vacuum sealing machine allows us to include a wider variety of produce in our pre-prepared meals making them more delicious and nutritious for our customers.
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