At St. Merkorious Charity, our mission is to provide essential support to those in need, ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry. St. Merkorious Charity has been a beacon of hope for many, offering cooked food, fresh and dry hampers, clothing and many support services to thousands of individuals and families facing hardship. 

 

Our numbers are rising rapidly, we are currently assisting approximately 5,000 people each month, ensuring they have access to nutritious meals and essential resources. This year we celebrate our 11th year as an official charity and our new facility represents a significant milestone in our journey. 

 

Thanks to a generous grant by the NSW government, we will build a new commercial kitchen, bakery and warehouse enabling us to increase our outreach, our efficiency and productivity. 

 

With our new facility, we are not only expanding our capacity to more than double those we serve but also taking significant steps to ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality through HACCP certification. 

 

The 5000 meals we cook each week are at the heart of our commitment to Food Safety and Quality, serving those in need does not come at any compromise in the quality or variety of our food. It is in this pursuit of excellence that we are dedicated to attaining HACCP certification. 

 

St. Merkorious Charity will always provide the safest and highest quality food to those we serve. The Journey to HACCP Certification is a rigorous process that involves thorough analysis and continuous monitoring of our food production and handling procedures. 

 

Paula Nicolas from St. Merkorious with Dr Michelle Warton From HACCP Australia

HACCP certification reinforces our commitment to the well-being of our community. The upmost confidence we enjoy from our donors, partners, and the people we serve is reflected in our dedication to continuous improvement and our unwavering focus on delivering the best possible support to those in need. 

 

St. Merkorious Charity remains steadfast in our mission to fight hunger and support our community. Our meals are cooked daily and delivered directly to clients to their homes or dropped off at pickup points. Our fresh food hampers are full of vegetables and fruit and our dry food hampers is full of essential pantry items. We run several outreach nights each week catering to those facing homelessness. Depending on the location we can provide showering facilities and haircuts, we provide food, clothing, and hygiene products. 

 

The HACCP certification journey is a testament to our commitment to excellence and our promise to uphold the highest standards of food safety and quality. We are grateful for the support of HACCP Australia and the opportunity to share our story with a wider audience.

 

For further information or if you think you can help this great cause, please contact

Phone – 02 9799 9954

Email – Charity@StMerkorious.com.au

Mobile phone – 0478 760 450

Website – https://stmerkorious.org.au/contact-us/