WHAT IS TURN THE TABLES?

TURN THE TABLES is a project developed by Mama Lana’s Community Foundation (MLCF), to give businesses the opportunity to join together to build a valuable resource for the most vulnerable members of our community.

Our continual expansion meant that we outgrew our humble beginnings and needed our community’s help to strengthen our service, to continue to transform lives. The initial response to this project was amazing, and provided us with the first 3 years of funds for permanent premises!

 

HOW DOES TURN THE TABLES WORK?

Businesses (or other organisations and individuals) are invited to become TURN THE TABLES Partners. This is ideal for community-minded businesses who want to give to a cause, knowing it will make a tangible difference.

By partnering with Mama Lana's Community Foundation via Turn The Tables 'Community Impact Partnerships', your business can make a real and lasting impact, helping to provide over 93,000 meals every year while supporting hundreds of vulnerable people in the Penrith community every week,

Mama Lana's Community Foundation is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR).

RUBY - $1,000 per month
Major Supporter of Food Relief

  • Provides 4,138 meals per year
  • 150 emergency food hampers for families in crisis
  • Hundred of hygiene packs, clothing items and blankets

Ruby Inclusions:

  • Recognised as Manjor Commuity Partner
  • Corporate volunteer opportunity
  • Logo on website and supporter wall
  • Continuous social media recognition
  • Kitchen visit invitation
  • Annial impact report
  • Invitation to annual Thank You event
  • Ruby Recognition certficate
  • Featured in selected articles


GOLD - $500 per month
Supports essential kitchen operations

  • Provides 2,069 meals oer year
  • Equivalent to 1 week of meal service
  • Essential supplies for people experincing homelessness

Gold Inclusions:

  • Impact updates
  • Logo on website and supporter wall
  • Social media recognition
  • Volunteer opportunity
  • Use of Mama Lana's partner logo
  • Invitation to annual Thank You event
  • Gold certificate of appreciation


SILVER - $250 per month
Supports weekly meals

  • Provides 1,034 meals per year
  • Equivalent to 4 nights of meals service

Silver Inclusions:

  • Logo on website
  • Social media recognition
  • Invitation to visit the kitchen
  • Use of Mama Lana's partner logo
  • Invitation to annual Thank You event
  • Silver certificate of appreciation


COMMUNITY - $100 per month
Small business support

  • Provides 413 meals per year
  • Equivalent to 1 night of meals service

Community Inclusions:

  • Name on website supporter page
  • Social media thank you post
  • Use of Mama Lana's partner logo
  • Invitation to annual Thank You event
  • Community certificate of appreciation


WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN TURN THE TABLES

  • You will be a part of an exciting initiative, a new approach to philanthropy and community giving.
  • You will be part of a unique movement in our local community, showing that there is power in unity and collaboration.
  • You will know exactly how your money is being utilised.
  • You will be invited to attend an annual ‘Thank You’ event for Partners, hosted by MLCF, where you can meet fellow Partners and expand your networks.
  • You will receive acknowledgement in our local community of your generosity.

 

WHAT SERVICES DOES MLCF PROVIDE FROM THE PREMISES?

  • Dinner service (Monday - Saturday)
  • Drop In Centre (Tuesday and Thursday)
  • Student Lunch Program
  • Basic document assistance (e.g. resume writing)
  • Personal care packages
  • Library facilities
  • Loungeroom area for a safe and quiet place to rest
  • Clothing and ‘rough sleeper’ supplies
  • Food hampers
  • Advocacy and patron support
  • A sympathetic, non-judgmental ear to listen

 

WHAT EXISTING SERVICES SUPPORT OR LINK WITH MLCF?

  • Food donors: Aldi, Coles, Foodbank, Sargents Pies, local restaurants, private donations.
  • Centrelink, Wentworth Housing, Platform Youth Services, UNitin NDIS, Likemind, Ability Links, Springwood Nursing Home, and more.
  • Various local churches, schools and social groups.

 

WHAT DOES OUR PREMISES LOOK LIKE?

MLCF has secured a private rental premises that has been renovated to accommodate our needs. Cooks prepare most meals at home, with meal service conducted under a purpose-built undercover area in our backyard.

Facilities at our premises include:

  • Dining area for meal service
  • Cooking facilities
  • Storage facilities
  • Community pantry
  • Private meeting areas
  • Clothes washing and shower facilities

 

ACCOUNTABILITY

MLCF is independently audited each year and all expenditure accounted for.

MLCF is governed by a Constitution which allows provision for a maximum of one (full time equivalent) paid position, should funds become available. All other positions and tasks are undertaken by volunteers.

Turn The Tables on Homelessness: Become a Turn The Tables Partner