Sunday, December 7, 2025

AFCS supports small Filipino businesses during lockdown

The Australian-Filipino Community Services Inc (AFCS) in collaboration with local Filipino stores Masagana Fil-Asian Groceries of Boronia and Dandenong, and RJ’s Fine FoodsLongganisa have been reaching out to isolated seniors to deliver their favourite longganisa and pandesal during this circuit breaker lockdown. 

Masagana Fil-Asian Grocery, Boronia

This initiative is supported by the Commonwealth Government’s meal assistance and grocery support to social isolated seniors.

“We are continuing our free service delivery during lockdown. We’re providing fresh baked breads such as pandecoco, pandesal with corned beef, and ensaymada from our “suki”,  Alvin’s Creations’ Bakery,” said Norminda Forteza, AFCS Chaplain.

Nanay Nancy receives a delivery of Alvin’s Creations during the circuit breaker lockdown

Terry and Boy of Masagana Stores provided their accessible delivery service, while Ramon Tisico of RJ Fine Foods provided low cost longganisas, along with Jenny and Alvin’s of Alvin’s Creations’ Bakery prepared bread items for our seniors. 

AFCS is currently seeking community partnership with local Filipino groceries in Gippsland, Melton, Shepparton and Ballarat. 

To request for the above free services for delivery to your home, please contact the AFCS office (03) 9701-3421 during business hours.

Hot this week

Morissette brings her powerful voice and the crowd together at Sydney’s Philippine Pasko Festival

Morissette wowed Sydney and elevated the stage with her...

Why More Australian Workplaces Are Turning to Urine Drug Testing

More and more businesses in Australia are focusing on...

Filipino Stories in Film, Made in Melbourne

Imagine going to the movies and seeing your own...

Song of the Fireflies lit up Blacktown NSW on two packed screenings

By Jinky Marsh The multi award-winning Filipino film Song of...

Choosing the Right Roof: Best Options for Brisbane Weather

Brisbane, with its distinctive subtropical climate, presents unique challenges...

Topics

Why More Australian Workplaces Are Turning to Urine Drug Testing

More and more businesses in Australia are focusing on...

Filipino Stories in Film, Made in Melbourne

Imagine going to the movies and seeing your own...

Song of the Fireflies lit up Blacktown NSW on two packed screenings

By Jinky Marsh The multi award-winning Filipino film Song of...

Choosing the Right Roof: Best Options for Brisbane Weather

Brisbane, with its distinctive subtropical climate, presents unique challenges...

Behind the Cafe Counter: What Makes a Truly Memorable Coffee Experience

Coffee shops have evolved from being a simple place...

How First Choice Electrical Delivers Smarter Residential & Commercial Solutions

As homes and businesses across Australia continue to adopt...

Creating a Peaceful Home With Acoustic Upgrades

In homes across the country, many Australians are looking...

Related Articles

Popular Categories