Woolworths customers at Erina, Gosford and Lisarow are being asked to help provide food relief to those experiencing hardship in the lead-up to Christmas.
The initiative runs from November 2-15, with customers encouraged to donate non-perishable food items into the specially marked Local Community Food Drive trolley, found in-store.
Items in high need include: breakfast cereals; pasta, rice and instant noodles; canned fish or meat; spreads (peanut butter, honey, jam); and baked beans and spaghetti.
According to the 2022 FoodBank Hunger Report, more than half a million households in Australia struggle to meet food needs; with more than two million households having gone hungry in the last 12 months.
Within these households, the number of children affected has increased by 100,000, resulting in 1.3 million children grappling without having food on their plate.
Woolworths stores are working closely with local food charities to ensure Central Coast residents in need receive the donated items, along with fresh food to the, value of $250 in time for the coming festive season.
The Food Drive is a frontline community effort to help provide a solution for hunger relief, which has been exacerbated by the rising cost of living and changes in household living arrangements.
Erina, Gosford and Lisarow Group Manager, Martin Allison said Woolworths was dedicated to caring for all local Australian communities.
“Our food rescue efforts not only support vulnerable people, but provide an opportunity for Australians to understand the country’s stark hunger problem,” he said.
“We’re asking customers who are in a position to do so, to join us in donating to the Woolworths Local Community Food Drive on their next grocery shop, by simply adding non-perishable items to our trolleys.
“By making a small donation, you will be helping the wellbeing of our local community, providing them with the essentials they need.”
Customers can donate in-store at Erina, Gosford and Lisarow from November 2-15.
Source:
Media release, Oct 31
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