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.
As time went on and saw the magnitude of the need for affordable access to food, in 2018, iCare developed a derivative program called iCare Food Service specifically designed to address food insecurity issues by providing subsidized groceries, including fresh fruits and vegetables.
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.
iCare Food Service is currently led by Pastor Timothy Rudy Wijaya, along with mother Yenni Wijaya, Head of BOCMC Assembly, with a strong commitment to social service.
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.
Through cooperation with the Riverwood branch of IWA, iCare Food Service is now specifically able to provide food services and assistance to Indonesians living in the Riverwood area and surrounding areas.
This collaboration enables a more efficient and targeted distribution of food, ensuring that nutritional support reaches those most in need in that community.
