The high achievers in Queensland halfway through the FoodShare appeal
We have reached the halfway mark of the national Feed Appeal campaign and 10 Queensland regions are leading the race with Bracken Ridge number one. SEE THE LIST
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Bracken Ridge Woolworths shoppers have generously donated almost 15,000 free meals to vulnerable Australians.
The Bracken Ridge store has collected more than $7900 at the halfway point of the national Feed Appeal, which raises funds to help local food charities feed those most in need.
Shoppers’ donations at the checkout will help supply ovens, freezers, cool rooms, transport, and other vital infrastructure to help charities store, cook and share more meals with the most vulnerable in their communities.
This year, the Feed Appeal has reported a more than 50% increase in the number of people seeking food relief in the wake of bushfires, drought and the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Feed Appeal, which continues until August 23, was founded by national food charity FareShare and News Corp Australia in 2009 when they realised charities hoping and needing to feed more people in their communities were unable to scale up their operations because they were lacking the infrastructure or funding to do so.
Feed Appeal CEO Katherine Gokavi-Whaley said the willingness of everyday people to donate and support those less fortunate was inspiring.
“Australians are experiencing challenging times with COVID-19, but it is heartwarming to see they are still thinking of others and digging deep to help,” she said.
Woolworths Queensland General Manager Sarah Gooding said: “Food insecurity is an incredibly real issue, made even worse during COVID-19, which is why it is more important than ever that we continue to support our long standing food rescue partnerships as they help people who need it most across Queensland.
“We’re proud of the progress made for the appeal to date and encourage any customers interested in supporting to donate when shopping at their local Woolworths.”
News Corp Australia’s Community Ambassador Penny Fowler said the increase in demand for food relief meant this year’s Feed Appeal was the most important to date.
“For more than a decade we have supported the Feed Appeal’s mission to feed Australia. 2020 is shaping up as the toughest year in at least a generation with drought, bushfires and now coronavirus having a significant impact on our community that should not be underestimated.
“Together with Woolworths we are delighted to support Feed Appeal again this year and hope that now, more than ever, we can make a difference and help feed struggling Australians.”
A $2 donation creates four meals. All donations to the Feed Appeal will be granted back to food charities in the same state in which the donation was made.
Donate at feedappeal.org.au or your local Woolworths checkout.
TOP 10 QUEENSLAND STORES
(Woolworths fundraising for Feed Appeal)
1. Bracken Ridge
2. Nerang
3. Bargara
4. Springwood
5. Blackwater
6. Woodlands
7. Biloela
8. North Rockhampton
9. Narangba
10. Circle on Cavill (Surfers Paradise)