The Community Grocer Pakenham

06/05/2026

Pakenham, we’re heading indoors tomorrow!

Due to the rain and storms forecast for tomorrow, we will be sheltering indoors at Living & Learning Inc - Skills & Wellbeing Centre in Pakenham for our market this week!

Our markets go on, rain, hail or shine, so you’ll still be able to find us from 8:30am-12:30pm

See you tomorrow! ☔️

29/04/2026

🍉Do you love food? Do you have a few hours to spare?
Are you looking to make friends, gain job skills or practice English?
We’d love to have you join us as a volunteer at one of our Thursday Markets! 🤗
Complete the following form to express an interest: https://forms.gle/qRzcJQRYAp8QHaYt7

16/04/2026

Today we’re celebrating 9 YEARS of Women’s Friendship Cafe Pakenham! 😍

It’s such a pleasure to run our market alongside their cafe each week, and chat with the wonderful women who visit

This cafe is such a lovely way to meet your community and celebrate the many cultures that make up Pakenham 💖

14/04/2026

🪘Bisakhi di lakh lakh vadhaiyan! 🪁🌾

Happy Vaisakhi to all who are celebrating!

May the golden harvest festival bring joy and abundance to your life.
We hope that with the new season comes new beginnings, new opportunities, and renewed energy for you and your loved ones 🌾🧡✨

09/04/2026

Pakenham, thanks for all your support today! We have closed up early as we have SOLD OUT!
We'll be back with more next week 💫

Send a message to learn more

05/04/2026

Chocolate overload? 🍫

If you’ve enjoyed a heap of chocolate this weekend and are feeling extra keen for some fresh fruit and veggies, we have you covered!

You can now order a fruit and/or veggie box for pickup on Thursday!

If you want to head into the school holidays and/or a shorter work week feeling extra organised, head to the following link to order yours
👉 https://openfoodnetwork.org.au/tcg-pakenham/shop

02/04/2026

✨ We’ve got a fresh new look! ✨

We’re excited to share our brand new website - designed to make it easier to find fresh, affordable food, stay up to date with our markets, and learn more about what we do.

Whether you’re a regular shopper, a new face, or one of our amazing partners, we’d love you to take a look.

👉 Check it out here: www.thecommunitygrocer.com.au

As always, we’re here to make good food more accessible for everyone 💚

01/04/2026

Pakenham, we have heaps of fruit and veggies for you today!
We’re open till 12:30pm

11/03/2026

✨Meet Tiah ✨

Our new Pakenham Market Assistant!!

With a passion for healthy food, and completing prior study in Nutrition, Tiah is in her final year of nutrition science.

After completing a placement with The Community Grocer, Tiah has found her way back to continue helping the community.

She aims to help people consume healthy food in an accessible way, as all people should have access to fruit and veg.

Tiah's favourite fruit is pineapple, and her favourite vegetable is the potato! 🍍

📍You can find Tiah at our Pakenham Market each Thursday at & Learning Inc - Skills & Wellbeing Centre in Pakenham from 8:30am-12:30pm

18/02/2026

☪️ Ramadan Kareem!! 🕌
💛🤍✨🕌📿⭐️🕋🤲🌙🤍💛

Wishing a peaceful and blessed Ramadan to everyone who observes.

May this holy month bring reflection, compassion, and joy to you and your loved ones.
Wishing you strength for suhoor, sweetness at iftar and barakah in every moment.

May you experience all the blessings that Ramadan offers.🤍💛