Jesuit Social Services wanted to provide an important update on our social enterprises in Western Sydney. Following a review of this work, we have made the difficult decision to close the Open Pantry and Currawong Kitchen social enterprises which are located at the Rutherglen Community Centre, 24 Anderson Ave, Blackett. This is effective immediately.
We will consolidate our remaining social enterprises at the Ignite Food Store which is located at 254 Luxford Rd, Emerton and which will remain open. We have operated the Ignite Food Store at Emerton since 2008, and have a strong determination to continue to support the community from this location. This includes selling fresh and healthy food at an affordable price, including fruit and vegetables, meat and groceries, and Ignite Opportunity Shop, which provides quality used clothes, toys and general household items.
We understand the impacts that these changes may have on customers, staff and volunteers – and will work to support them over the coming weeks. We will continue to provide services to the community through the Ignite Food Store at Emerton and also at the Willmot Community Hub (8 Carteret Ave, Willmot). We look forward to welcoming you at these locations.
Please contact General Manager, Joe Magri at joe.magri@jss.org.au if you have questions.