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Food Next Door Co-op

Food Next Door Co-op was formed in March 2018 in Mildura, Victoria, to address the multiple problems of under-utilised farming land, landless farmers, and a weak local food system in the region.

The Co-op is a non-distributing (not-for-profit) multi-stakeholder co-operative owned by farmer, consumer, landholder and volunteer members. It's primary purpose is to relieve the suffering or distress suffered by new migrants and former refugees by supporting them to farm and to grow crops that are important to them.

Food Next Door Co-op runs a weekly local produce box scheme, Out of the Box, that connects consumers in the region with small-scale farmers using regenerative practices, and guarantees a minimum 50% return to growers.

Food Next Door Co-op was a finalist in the Victorian Regional Achievement and Community Awards in 2018 and 2019.