Woolworths’ Christmas Appeal has returned in partnership with OzHarvest, aiming to provide millions of meals for Australians during the festive season.
Until December 26, every 50 cents donated will help OzHarvest deliver one meal.
Tokens have been available in stores since November, with stores in Lakes Entrance already raising enough to provide meals
this holiday season.
Customers in Lakes Entrance have the option to round up their shop at self-checkouts.
All donations help get crucial food to those who need it most this holiday season, supporting OzHarvest’s mission to keep
its vans on the road and delivering fresh
and nutritious food to more than 1500
charities nationwide.
“We know the holidays can be stressful for families struggling to manage their budgets,” Brad O’Connor, head of hunger relief at Woolworths, said.
“For us, Christmas is about getting food to everyone, and we are committed to ensuring joy and nourishment are available in all communities. Our customers in Lakes Entrance are wonderfully generous, and their support is essential to fund the urgent work OzHarvest does in feeding Aussies in need this Christmas.”
OzHarvest Founder, Ronni Kahn AO, said: “The reality is many people are struggling to put a meal on the table this festive season. We’re working closely with our national partner Woolworths to collect fresh, nutritious food from more than 600 stores, supporting 1500 frontline charities that are struggling to keep up with rising demand.”
“OzHarvest’s Christmas appeal is critical, as every dollar helps deliver two meals to someone in need, and we’re incredibly grateful to the Woolworths team and their customers for helping us feed more people than ever before,” Ronni said.
The OzHarvest Christmas Appeal will run until December 26. Customers in Lakes Entrance can also support the cause by purchasing the Woolworths Dreamy Choc Chip Santa Cookies in stores and online,
with 50 cents from every pack also being donated to OzHarvest.
