Offering weekly meals to foster hope, love & connection
Love Loud – Meal Delivery, an initiative of Clayton Church of Christ, began in April 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Partnering with Monash Council and Monash University, we provided free meals and occasional extras like fresh eggs, bread, frozen pies, and care packs to families and international students deeply impacted by the crisis. Beyond the meals, we aimed to deliver hope, showing recipients that they are not alone and that someone cares.
Since then, Love Loud – Meal Delivery has expanded its reach to support those struggling financially, mentally, or physically, as well as individuals displaced or in crisis, helping them regain stability and hope.
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
Here are four simple ways to be part of this impactful initiative:
DONATE
Help us cover the cost of operating the program.
Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) to the General Fund:
BSB: 013-268
Acc No.: 259 207 596
Description: Love Loud Meals
OR
PayID: offering @ claytonchurch.org.au
Description: Love Loud Meals
*$8.00 helps to cover the cost of a meal.
Donations are not tax-deductible.
Refer/Request Meal
Know of someone in need who could be blessed by free weekly meals?
Eligible recipients for meals are members of the local community who are struggling financially, mentally, physically, are displaced or in crisis.
Recipients should live in a fixed address in our main LGAs (local government area) of service: Monash or Kingston
Complete this form by Wednesday 8 PM to get assistance for the upcoming weekend.
If you need assistance with completing this form, please contact Nic Lee.
👉 REQUEST MEAL HERE
Volunteer on a Saturday
If you have a few hours available on a Saturday, once a month, come and join us.
You can help with cooking, packing or driving!
If you need assistance with completing this form, please contact Nic Lee.
👉 VOLUNTEER HERE
Donate Supplies
If you have contacts/resources that we can help deliver to the community, contact us! We always needs bags to hold the meals and food products.
BY THE NUMBERS
To date, we’ve delivered over 20,000 meals to those in need. Each month, we require approximately $3,500 or $40,000 annually to sustain this initiative. We are deeply grateful to our congregation members, partners, and donors whose generosity makes this possible!
Note: Love Loud initiatives are funded by contributions from our church community and the public. Up to 10% of designated donations to Love Loud Meal funds are allocated to operational expenses, ensuring the initiative’s sustainability and impact.
GRANTS & SUPPORT
The growth and sustainability of Love Loud – Meal Delivery have been made possible by the generous support of various grants. These contributions have enabled us to continue meeting local needs and expanding our reach.
GRANTS RECEIVED
| YEAR | GRANT PROVIDED | AMOUNT |
| 2020 | Bendigo Community Bank (Pinewood) | $2,900.00 |
| 2021 | Bendigo Community Bank (Pinewood) | $2,800.00 |
| 2022 | Victoria State Government (Priority Respons for Mulitcultural Communities during COVID Phase 3) | $11,800.00 |
| 2023 | Bendigo Community Bank (Pinewood) | $4,950.00 |
| 2024 | Bendigo Community Bank (Pinewood) | $4,050.00 |
| 2024 | Care Works Community Care, Churches of Christ in Victoria and Tasmania (CCVT) | $2,600.00 |
These grants have been instrumental in covering operational costs and extending support to more individuals and families in need.
