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Make a Difference founder Erin Denham said the group applied for funding to install a coffee machine and barbecue in the van.
"The plan is to use the fit out to provide revenue moving forward and cover van running costs by being available at community events," Mrs Denham said.
"As an organisation we needed to find a way to cover our running costs and we thought an industrial grade coffee machine would be used at local sporting events to offset the cost of van shifts helping the homeless.
"It's primarily a food service for people experiencing homelessness or are vulnerable. We also work alongside the Orange Laundry Van. It's two services at the one location for residents most of need in Port Macquarie and Laurieton.
"We expect that numbers of people we are seeing will increase post COVID-19 because people have lost jobs and we feel demand for services will increase."
The van is run by volunteer staff and can attend five to 20 people each shift. Mrs Denham said the van costs around $10,000 a year in fuel, tyres, insurance and other expenses.
"We cannot speak highly enough of the Kendall Community Op Shop. They are really knitting the community together and are really supportive of our non-profit kitchen." she said.
"Having people like the op shop supporting us is huge. We live in a pretty amazing community really."
M.A.D ceased operations on March 24 in line with government guidelines about the coronavirus. The group closed to ensure the health, safety and well-being of friends, volunteers, fellow service providers and the general public.
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