OUR STORY
Vantage Point Community commenced over 20 years ago out of one of Vantage Point Church's small groups simply distributing leftover bread from a local bakery to those in need.

Bags of bread were picked up on a Monday night and filled the home kitchen table and benches - word of the generosity spread quickly throughout the neighbourhood and local suburbs; outgrowing its humble beginnings, it moved to the church premises in Donvale.

With demand and need high, more connections were made with generous local businesses that wanted to contribute to community welfare by selling more baked goods, donuts, milk, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

Fast-forward through bolstering structure and leadership, and Vantage Point Community soon became a flourishing, life-building space where agencies would turn for support and referrals and people could volunteer their time, skills, and passion.

Attracting families from both far Outer-East and Western suburbs Vantage Point extended its food relief and care & connection locations into Brimbank/Moonee Valley and Yarra Ranges.

With mercy, justice and audacious faith at the forefront of the gospel, we take responsibility for our community and city. We are committed to playing our part through gospel based inclusion and outreach programs.

Community leadership

Matt and Kerry Hunt are the husband-and-wife team leading Vantage Point Community.

They are passionate about seeing people thrive and believe that everyone has a place in community. For them, no one should have to do life alone, and many challenges can be faced when people stay connected to a bigger purpose and hope.

Under their leadership, the Foodbank continues to serve the communities of Donvale, Lilydale, and Keilor Park, distributing thousands of meals each week while creating spaces for shared meals, social connection, and volunteer engagement. Matt and Kerry are committed to ensuring Vantage Point Community is more than food relief — it is a community that changes lives.

They love to see people from all walks of life find belonging and opportunities to grow.

Married for 26 years, with two children, Matt and Kerry love to travel and explore new places, always inspired by the stories and cultures of the people they meet.