Emergency food relief will be available in San Remo one morning a week starting on Wednesday March 26.

Those experiencing food insecurity are welcome to come to St Augustine's Anglican Church Op Shop, 111 Marine Parade, every Wednesday from 10am to 1.30pm, for basic food items such as pasta, rice, long life milk and tinned goods.

Months in the planning, the project is the brainchild of two San Remo residents Samiro Douglas and Jane Ross.

"We aren't church members but, with the increasing cost of food and other bills, we thought it would be difficult for people in San Remo to access emergency food," they said, "so on one day a week, they won't have to leave town to seek such help.

"The church Op Shop area seemed the ideal setting."

The Anglican Parish of Bass/Phillip Island is the responsible body, while Samiro and Jane will act as volunteers.

The parish council has decided on a three-month trial and, depending on the need, may seek donations from the community and local businesses.

"Everyone we've spoken to in the last few months supports the idea. As the project is community-driven, we feel confident of its success," said Samiro and Jane.

Anglican Deacon the Reverend Erena Norfolk is pleased with the initiative.

"Sharing the Op Shop with emergency food relief is a wonderful way for the church to extend its service to the community," she said. 

"As the coordinator of PICAL pantry in Cowes, I know there is a great need for food support throughout our communities."

The Rector of the Anglican Parish of Bass/Phillip Island the Reverend Ruth Hanlon added, "I am thrilled that we can partner with community volunteers to offer emergency food relief through St Augustine's."

She said it ties in with a nationwide Anglican initiative called Hope25.