In 2012, Body of Christ Mission Church (BOCMC), located in the Sydney suburb of Riverwood, launched a social initiative called iCare**.
The program was established with the aim of providing support to the surrounding communities of Riverwood NSW through a range of services, one of which is the distribution of food parcels.
One of iCare's main activities in the early days of its founding was the distribution of Christmas hampers containing basic necessities and festive dishes to needy families in the vicinity of the church.
Christmas hampers containing basic necessities and festive meals for families in need in the neighborhood. Credit: iCare BOCMC
Through iCare Food Service, every Thursday, at the BOCMC Riverwood location, communities from diverse multicultural backgrounds facing economic challenges, can gain access to quality products at low prices.
It aims to help them survive, maintain family nutrition, and reduce the financial burden of meeting daily food needs.
Community Grocery Store Initiative: This is concise and clearly indicates an organised effort. Credit: iCare BOCMC
Under their leadership, the program has taken significant steps by establishing strategic cooperation.
iCare Food Service also collaborates with the Indonesian Welfare Association (IWA) branch of Riverwood.
Opening day of iCare Food Station in The Body of Christ Mission Centrew Riverwood 20 Sep 2018. Consul General of Indonesia in Sydney, Mr Heru Subolo and Mrs Sinta Subolo, Mayor Georges River Kevin Green, Mr Timothy Wijaya and Ms Yenny Wijaya. Credit: iCare BOCMC
This collaboration enables a more efficient and targeted distribution of food, ensuring that nutritional support reaches those most in need in that community.
