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24 January, 2025
Foodbank: 33% of people in Bland Shire are going hungry, recycling initiative provides locals an easy way to help change that
Foodbank NSW & ACT data shows that 33% of people in Bland Shire are struggling to put food on the table. But thanks to the charity’s partnership with Return and Earn, residents can now turn their recycling into meals for families in their community doing it tough.
The six-month recycling appeal aims to raise $250,000 to help fund half a million meals for those in need this summer. Launched in November, it is already proving to be a hit with the community, raising over $100,000 so far.
Foodbank NSW & ACT Chief Operating Officer, Samantha Prescott says, “We’re overwhelmed by the generosity of our community and grateful for our partnership with Return and Earn. To put that figure into perspective, $112,957 means we can provide 225,915 meals for struggling Aussie families. Imagine the impact half a million meals would have on our communities if we reached our $250,000 target.”
From now until 20 April 2025, every eligible container donated to the Foodbank NSW & ACT appeal at a Return and Earn machine or on the Return and Earn app at participating return points, will raise 10c toward the $250,000 goal.
“We’re so grateful to the [LGA] community for all their contributions to the campaign so far. Every container you donate makes a tangible difference. And if you haven’t tried it, there’s never been a better time to turn your festive season recycling into vital food relief for Aussies doing it tough.
“At Foodbank, we see that food insecurity doesn’t discriminate, it can affect any of us at any time, and its continuing to impact people that have never been impacted before. Our crucial mission is to make food available to those who need it most, but we can’t do it without the support of our communities and partners,” said Ms. Prescott.
For more information visit www.returnandearn.org.au
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