ABOUT US
Our Story
Scoop 21 is Yackandandahs first and only ice creamery & cafe employing people with special needs. We aim to be a fun, inclusive and safe work environment for those who usually struggle to find meaningful employment. We opened in February 2020 and would love for you to come meet our team and support our cause.
......more than just ice cream
We have a unique range of artisan ice cream and sorbets. All made by passionate people from the wider Yackandandah region. Our dairy based ice cream is made by James and his family at Gundowring. Their award winning products have taken over Australia by storm- We also stock delicious Italian sorbets made by Andrea and his team at Topolino Gelateria in Wodonga.
Flavours vary and depend on what is in season. We stock a few all time classics along with some more exotic flavours.
Besides our ice cream we do specialty coffees by Change Coffee, amazing home made smoothies & a variety of in- house baked goods
Our ever changing daily menu also goes with the flow of the seasons and depends largely on what our team of legends feels like creating that day. We like to keep it simple, local and fresh. With menu items such as pancakes, burgers, toasties, salads, sandwiches and the occasional curry or soup of the day we aim to provide something or everyone
You will definitely find something at SCOOP 21 that tickles your fancy !
OUR COFFEE
We're using a humble cup of coffee as a force for global change. Our trusty Nuovo Simonelli coffee machine pumps out a decent cuppa. Not only is our coffee certified fair trade and popular with our customers, 100% of Change Coffee’s profits fund life-changing projects for women in 3th world countries.
Assisting with learning to up-skill and gain new opportunities to make a living. Because women who improve their own quality of life have proven to change their communities as well.
Choose coffee that favours humanity! Learn more at www.changecoffee.com.au
We would really like our customers to BYO cups!
OPENING HOURS
Wednesday - Sunday 9ish to 5ish
see our Facebook page for special events and promotions
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STEFAN HEINTJES
The boss (he thinks)
Stefan has worked and travelled all over the globe. From kayak instructor to dish pig, delivery driver to farm hand. A Jack of all trades, master of none. Well....... he is a qualified physio- but that involves sitting in a little room all day.
After settling in Australia 5 years ago he ended up working in disability care but realised quickly there was lots of potential being wasted. Inspired by shows as
' Employable Me' and the successful 'Brownies & Downies' franchise based in the Netherlands he decided to take a gamble and start Scoop21.
With the business he wants to help people find meaningful work and have a laugh & build friendships at the same time. He enjoys cooking, tinkering in his shed, lifting others' spirits and playing with his dog Ziggy.
JESSEE DAHLENBURG
The real boss
Jessee is Stefans partner and her fathers side of the family hails from the Yackandandah region. She grew up at her parents' cherry orchard & vineyard in Eldorado. Still managing the yearly cherry harvest with Stefan and a team of friends
Jess is a graphic designer by trade and works together with her sister from their design studio in neighbouring Beechworth. You will see her frequently at the Eldorado Road cellar door as well.
Jess has a heart of gold and a 'can do ' attitude. She has lost her wallet, keys and phone more often than you had hot dinners- but always manages to keep her head cool and make things work out. Without her support and assistance there would be no SCOOP 21 !
In her free time she likes reading, gardening and has an interest in sustainable design and fashion.
NIK
Master of disaster
Nik has been working at Purple Chicken in Albury and has since landed his first real job with us. Nik is friendly, likes to keep things tidy and is always on time. In his free time he likes to play video games and help other people.
BROOKE
Riddim Selectah
Brooke lives on a farm in Wooraagee and works with us on Wednesday. She is down to earth like no other and likes to select the music we play in the shop.
When she has time off she likes to look after animals on the farm. Her favourite flavour ice cream is blackberry.
KEEGAN
Chatterbox
Keegan is very friendly and loves a chat, she lives in Leneva with her dad Dave and her mum Pam, two dogs some cows and several chooks. Whenever she's not rocking the party at Scoop21 she does housework for her mum. Her favourite band is the Rolling Stones- you're hired!
MAIA
Smiley face
Maia lives independently in Wodonga and is a keen photographer. She currently works 2 afternoons at Scoop21. She is always smiling and relaxed. Besides taking photos she likes hiking and keeping track of her exercise with her FitBit
GEORGE
Actionman
George is a local 15 year old and this is his very first job. He goes to Beechworth secondary college and helps us out on Sunday mornings. He is quick, always looking for a job to do and works very methodically. His favourite ice cream is ''definitely chocolate'' he likes to go camping with his dad and play video games.
TOM
Ideas generator
Thomas or ' Tom' is a perfectionist and is full of great ideas for the shop. He rides his bike to work and pretty much everywhere else. In his spare time he likes to play computer games and make animations. He is great with horses too. Tom likes to cut to the point. No time to mess about with Tom.