Food Is Free Inc. Information

Building community resilience and environmental awareness by providing education about living sustainably, growing and sharing fresh nutritious food, since 2014. Food Is Free Laneway (305 Ripon St Sth, on cnr of Warrior Place, Ballarat) started on 18th October, 2014 by founder/Director Lou Ridsdale. It migrated to our Food Is Free Green Space located at 212 Ripon Street Sth), in May 2023, and no longer exists in it’s old site. Green Space is a colourful, much-loved community space, which enjoys over a hundred visitors on average per day, offering 24/7 access for food security, inspiration, tours and more! Inspired by John VanDeusen Edwards,(founder of Food Is Free in USA), as well as Ron Finley (The Gangster Gardener, South Central LA, USA), and other worldwide guerilla gardeners. Food is Free Laneway at the Green Space is a magical space for people to drop off, or collect, free nutritious food, (veggies, fruit, herbs only), and make neighbourhood connections. Our vision is to create a food secure, inclusive, sustainable and healthy community. Our mission is to build community resilience and environmental awareness by providing education about living sustainably, growing and sharing fresh nutritious food. Led by a team of 70 incredible volunteers, every year, we educate and empower thousands of people, and aim to continually grow what we do. If you are keen on volunteering, donating money or resources, collaborating or more - contact info@foodisfree.com.au