Benjamin Millar
Hot drinks arrive with a bonus warm feeling at a new coffee van serving the Melton community.
Kombi With a Cause is donating 10 per cent of all profit to worthy local charities and causes, putting money back into the community to help those needing a hand.
Lifelong local Alicia Goodes, who runs the van with her husband Stewart Condie, said the idea is borrowed from a friend who started a van in Ballarat.
“She has MS and just wanted a way of giving back to people who supported her with fundraising,” she said.
“It’s a way to pay it forward.”
The West Melton couple have both been working as teachers, but are looking to turn Kombi With a Cause into a full-time operation.
Their children, aged 9 and 11, have joined in to lend a hand by taking orders.
Ms Goodes said sporting and community groups and schools can book the van for events and receive 10 per cent of profit raised.
Kombi With a Cause also supports a rolling selection of causes and charities, particularly those with a local focus.
The COVID-19 lockdown put a bit of a dent on the fledgling operation’s momentum, however word of mouth is spreading and more bookings are beginning to flow.
“I think people like the fact they are supporting a worthy cause,” Ms Goodes said.
“We let people know what charity we are supporting that month and people have often been very generous in donating more to support that cause.”
Further details: facebook.com/kombiforacause.melton
Benjamin Millar
