Port Douglas, Mossman Woolworths and OzHarvest work together to tackle food insecurity this Christmas
CHRISTMAS KINDNESS
Woolworths Mossman and OzHarvest are partnering with local communities this Christmas to help raise the equivalent of seven million meals for those in need as food insecurity continues to grow across Australia.
The ambitious goal of $3.5 million has been set for the OzHarvest Christmas Appeal, which is the equivalent of seven million meals.
Port Douglas and Mossman Woolworths customers can support vulnerable Australians by simply rounding up their supermarket shop to the nearest dollar while in store, or by adding a 50 cent token to their basket between now and 25 December.
OzHarvest delivers fresh and nutritious food to more than 1,800 charities that help feed people who are affected by food insecurity. 61% of the charities that receive OzHarvest food have seen an increase in demand in the last six months.
“We know many Australians will do it tough this festive season after what has been another challenging year, and we are committed to helping feed those in Port Douglas and Mossman who are in need through our long term partnership with OzHarvest," Head of Community and Sponsorships Woolworths Supermarkets Sarah De La Mare said.
"Together we’ve been providing food relief to local Aussie communities for more than 10 years.
"Thanks to our annual financial commitment, donation of surplus food from stores and the generous support of our customers, OzHarvest has been able to deliver millions of meals to vulnerable Australians.
“This Christmas, a little change will go a long way as together we aim to help provide the equivalent of 7 million meals to local communities in need across the country.”
To support the OzHarvest Christmas Appeal, Port Douglas and Mossman Woolworths customers can simply add a 50 cent token to their order either in-store or online, or alternatively can also choose to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar while shopping in-store.
Over the last seven years, Woolworths, and with the support of Port Douglas and Mossman customers, has raised $11 million dollars for OzHarvest.
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