A Monday evening volunteer shift at City Harvest’s Acton Park depot started slowly with a little bit of red-onion first aid (wiping off the superficial mould) . Then it was super busy with stacks of vegetables to sort and crate.

It may take a little time before all 4 totes of root ginger and one tote of hot chilli pepper are crated and redistributed. There is only so much hot stuff that a single tray can handle.