With 15% of the population experiencing food insecurity at some point every year, Foodbank and Woolworths are appealing to North West Queensland residents to support its national public appeal and help meet the rise in need for food assistance over the winter period.
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Food insecurity is a term used when the ability to buy and transport food is limited, there is no home storage, preparation and cooking facilities, a lack of knowledge and skills to make appropriate choices and mobility to shop for and prepare food is restricted.
Nearly two million meals are provided every month to Queensland residents, unfortunately however, many are still going without, with an additional one million meals required every month to meet demand.
The 2018 Foodbank Rumbling Tummies report found that more than one in five children in Australia have experienced food insecurity in the last 12 months, with 652,000 Australians seeking food relief via Foodbank each month.
From July 11 to July 24, Woolworths customers in North West Queensland can add a $2 Foodbank token donation to their shop, with 100% of funds raised going to Foodbank to deliver more food and groceries at a time of year when families most desperately need it.
Woolworths Cloncurry and Woolworths Mount Isa Group Manager, Gary O'Hara said they encourage customers to add a $2 Winter Meal Token to their shop.
“100% of funds raised will go directly to Foodbank which offers a vital community service, helping to feed Australians in need. Each $2 donation will help Foodbank provide four warming meals to those in need this winter.”
Foodbank Australia’s CEO Brianna Casey, said; “Our Winter Appeal at Woolworths is helping families at a time when it is most needed.
“At this time of the year, we have families struggling to make ends meet, with meal-skipping becoming standard practice, particularly for parents.
“This Appeal provides us with an opportunity to remind Australians about the ongoing hunger issues which affects so many families, individuals and children, at the same time as securing additional food to assist them.