Welcome to Grow &
Grind!

Our coffee van provides on-the-job training and employment for people who need a hand up.

Welcome to Grow & Grind!

As well as great coffee, our van provides on-the-job training and employment for people who need a hand up. Every cent of profit from your coffee purchase flows back to the Grow & Grind training program, providing barista training to people experiencing the impacts of homelessness and isolation.

Why Grow & Grind?

55 Central provides accommodation and support services to more than 250 people every year. 85% of the people we assist are unemployed. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to connect in and work towards change.

Developing skills, confidence and self-esteem supports people to break cycles of unemployment and disadvantage. Grow & Grind will change 30 lives over the next three years by offering people who need a hand up the tailored training and support they need to succeed.

Grow & Grind uses only Karvan coffee beans supplied by Leaf Bean Machine.

BOOK US TO SERVE COFFEE AT YOUR EVENT!

Are you looking for a mobile coffee van that serves delicious coffee at your event?

Email us to book a date at growandgrind@55central.asn.au

Other ways to support us…

• Make a Grow & Grind coffee part of your routine
• Pay forward a coffee
• Volunteer with us
• Invite us to serve coffee at your next community or workplace event
• Donate to the program or sponsor a barista!

Grow & Grind training program:

Are you a service provider who would like to refer someone to the program? Email the Grow & Grind Coordinator for more info: growandgrind@55central.asn.au

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Our Supporters

Grow & Grind is a social enterprise delivered by 55 Central with generous funding from the Bendigo Community Bank – Bayswater. All profits are directed back into the Grow & Grind training program to build skills and confidence in people doing it tough.

Grow & Grind are proud recipients of a  Better Bayswater Grant and give thanks to the City of Bayswater for their ongoing support.

Get Involved

Join us in making a difference by volunteering or donating to support 55 Central.

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