Two not-for-profit organisations have raised $20,000 for food relief on the Central Coast.
Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre Inc (encompassing Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre), and The Bikers Hand created the Feed The Need Food Relief Concert on September 5, bringing the community together to raise much needed funds for locals struggling with food insecurity.
“A sell-out crowd filled the auditorium at Mingara and were begging for more as our fabulous community made the night a huge success,” a spokesperson said.
“Thank you to all the volunteers who worked hard for months to pull off this wonderful concert.
“Unfortunately food insecurity is growing every year.”
Artists donating their time for the concert were Adam Harvey, Bill Chambers, Duncan Toombs, The Rams, Sounds of Oz, Ron Sinclair and King Rhythm, Kassidy Lalor and Ultra Violet.
MC Wayne ‘Ossie’ Osborne held the night together and photographer Mick Oliver captured the night on film.
Prizes for raffles and silent auctions were donated by E Bisglobal Tuggerah, We Love Terrigal, Wamberal Pharmacy, Fresko Fruit Kincumber, JT Providore Tuggerah, Art of Hair Bay Village, Crown Plaza Terrigal, Cue and Crew Tuggerah, Ming Dragon, Mingara, Lawrie McKinna, Tricia Fortier, Matt Bendt, Karate Mingara, Stephanie Burns, Erina Men’s Shed, Lanas Café Berkeley Vale, Bamvino Erina Heights and Hello World Erina and Sandra Casey.
The Bikers Hand supports 115 not-for-profit charities to help those struggling in the region to put food on the table.
They need a bigger warehouse to house these food items, non-perishables and some frozen meals.
Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre Inc helped 27,000 residents struggling with food and material aid in the past financial year.
The year before it was 24,000 and this year is expected to be higher again.
All monies raised at the concert will be spent on food and plans are already underway for a 2026 Feed The Need Concert.
If you would like to help/participate see the Feed The Need Facebook page.
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