Historic grocery site feeds renewed purpose, supports families in need

The Everyday Foundation Nambour visit with Minister Amanda Camm, centre.

Renovation works are underway on a historic Nambour retail site that will become the new home of The Everyday Foundation’s low-cost food outlet.

The Currie Street premises operated as a grocery store for more than a century, first as a greengrocer and later as a low-cost supermarket.

The move will allow The Everyday Foundation to expand its support for Sunshine Coast families facing cost-of-living pressures, including low-cost groceries, emergency relief, a meal support kitchen and a school pantry program.

The project is being supported by a $1 million State Government election commitment.

Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services Amanda Camm said the larger premises would help the foundation provide cost-of-living relief to more people.

“Even meeting the cost of basic necessities has become increasingly hard for some Queenslanders, which is why we are backing this much-needed facility,” Ms Camm said. “We are investing in this new premises to enable The Everyday Foundation to do what it does best, and that’s caring for and supporting the most vulnerable.”

Member for Nicklin Marty Hunt said The Everyday Foundation was a lifeline for many people in the community.

“This upgrade means they can help even more families, in a space that’s bigger and better equipped,” Mr Hunt said.

“With its new home soon to open on Currie St, this expanded space will allow the foundation to reach more people and respond to growing demand.

“At a time when more households are feeling the pressure, this investment will help ensure practical, dignified support remains available for those who need it most, and I want to acknowledge the hard work and passion of The Everyday Foundation team and their volunteers who make this service possible.”

The Everyday Foundation director Pastor Jonathan Gullo said the organisation was at the coalface of food and financial insecurity on the Sunshine Coast.

“We hear heartbreaking stories every day, but among those stories is hope,” Ps Gullo said.

“Our mission is not just giving a handout, but empowering people to change their circumstances for the betterment of their lives, families, and community.

“The Currie St facility is more than just a bigger building. It is a huge step forward in our ability to meet the needs of the community we love and to respond with the right programs and services when those needs change.

“The support we have received from the Crisafulli government has been vital to the project and we are grateful they share our vision for a stronger, more resilient Sunshine Coast community.”

The Everyday Foundation reported that in the first three months of 2026 it assisted 862 people through its emergency relief program alone.

The organisation aims to relocate to the refurbished premises by the end of the year.