Group launches food network

The Peninsula Environment Group has launched a food network aimed to help local people to buy bulk organic dry goods at affordable prices.

The group held its first food network meeting on September 8.

"Our first meeting proved to be a great success with orders placed for goods such as rice, lentils, flour, and dried fruits," said organiser Ms Zainem Ibrahim.

"The order totaled just over $1000, which isn't bad for nine people ordering.

"The next order will be in December, but we'll be doing it all by email next time."

Ms Ibrahim said the group would be sending out a price list to members who had signed up for the food network.

"Each member will place their order and prepay for it into the group's account," Ms Ibrahim said.

"We put the order in and it gets delivered the next week.

"Pick-up will be from the Woy Woy Environment Centre on Blackwall Rd.

"Details will be posted closer to December on the group's website at www.peg.org.au.

"Each member is encouraged to network with their friends and family to make up the minimum quantity.

"For example, lentils come in five kilogram lots.

"So if you only wanted two kilograms, you would need to find a friend to order the other three kilograms.

"We also encourage everyone to support local organic food suppliers.

For more information or to join the food network, email zainem@bigpond.com

Press release, 10 Aug 2008 Zainem Ibrahim, Peninsula Environment Group