Students at Bendemeer Public School will be able to better enjoy the fruits of their labour, thanks to a funding grant of $12,500.
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The money from the Local School Community Fund will go towards a new 'Paddock to Plate' kitchen, which will be the focus of the school's breakfast program to support drought affected families.
New England MP Barnaby Joyce was more than happy to help the students 'taste' their success during a special visit to the school on Thursday.
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The facility will be the perfect way to make the most of the school's new garden project, while a special order of scones and jam went down a treat.
The project is part of a $200,000 investment in 12 projects across the New England electorate.
"We know the important role that schools play in our communities, big and small, across the New England," Mr Joyce said.
"That's why we're funding a range of projects that will make a real difference for students.
"School communities in the New England nominated projects they wanted most and we delivered with funding support ."