A NEW Border guide on food systems, emergency services, budgeting and home cooking during the coronavirus pandemic is plugging a vital gap.
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Wodonga Local Food Network and Gateway Health have compiled the Albury Wodonga Food Access Guide, which is now available to download.
Wodonga Local Food Network health promotion coordinator Megan Hunt said the COVID-19 crisis had created challenges for consumers, producers and providers of emergency food relief.
"It also has created a bit of confusion among the community as to what is available, who is open and where you can source helpful information while social isolating," she said.
"We have compiled this handy community resource on where to find some of the best local produce, how to grow your own, how to prepare and cook healthy food, how to access local food delivery services - even where to get emergency food relief.
"It also contains important information about safe handling and preparation of food during COVID-19."
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Ms Hunt said as support agencies and organisations closed in line with public health orders, the need for emergency food had become more urgent.
"Albury Wodonga Regional FoodShare and Birallee Park Neighbourhood House are two agencies that continue to provide meals and other food and essential items to those in Wodonga and neighbouring shires, who are still suffering from not only the current pandemic crisis, but the recent summer bushfires," Ms Hunt said.
To download the guide visit gatewayhealth.org.au.
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