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Project update November 2025
Council decision and tender application
In October 2025 the Department for Human Services opened the Social Supermarket Program 2025-2030 tender process. The City of Onkaparinga in partnership with The Food Centre (lead applicant) and Good Shepherd developed a tender application to establish a Onkaparinga Community Food Hub (social supermarket) at Hastings Street Hall in Seaford.
At the meeting on 11 November 2025 a report, including the outcomes of community engagement, was presented to the Council. The Council approved, subject to a successful tender to the Department for Human Services Social Supermarket Program 2025-2030, establishing an Onkaparinga Community Food Hub (social supermarket) in partnership with the Food Centre, Good Shepherd AU/NZ and the local community. The decision includes an in-kind contribution from the council of approximately $35,700 to establish the food hub, ongoing in-kind community development support for program and service delivery and $4,000 annually for maintenance of the Hastings Street Hall until June 2030. The full Council report and minutes of the 11 November meeting can be read on the council’s website.
It is expected the outcome of the tender application will be known by early 2026.
Background
We understand that increases to the cost of living is making it hard for many in our community to make ends meet.
As one way to support our community, with funding from the Department for Human Services we are investigating establishing a community food hub in the Seaford region.
A community food hub offers:
- low-cost groceries and essentials in a store-like setting
- opportunities to connect with others in the community
- skill-building activities and support programs tailored to local needs.
Everyone is welcome - no assessments or eligibility checks are required.
We engaged with the local community on their thoughts on a potential community food hub in the Seaford area between 29 July and 17 August.
