Foodbank Victoria invites community members to support its emergency community food drive on August 10 and 11.
Foodbank Victoria asks community members to donate rice, pasta, pasta sauce, UHT milk, cereal, canned tuna, canned vegetables and canned fruits.
These items will help stock the shelves at the Yarraville warehouse and provide much-needed relief to those struggling to make ends meet.
Foodbank Victoria chief commercial officer Katie Fisher said there has been a steady increase in demand for food relief in the past 12 months.
Foodbank Victoria feeds 65,000 people daily, reflecting the significant reliance on their services, she said.
She said this staggering number represents one in 100 Victorians who depend on Foodbank for their next meal.
“Every little bit helps and we can’t do this on our own. We’re calling on the Victorian community to support the Victorian community. So if people can bring those eight items into Yarraville, we will take it from there and make sure that it’s on the tables of Victorians doing it tough this winter,” Ms Fisher said.
Community members can drop off the goods at the Foodbank warehouse, 4/2 Somerville Road, Yarraville, on August 10 and 11 between 10am and 3pm.
For those unable to attend the food drive in person, the virtual food drive offers a convenient way to contribute.
Details: .foodbank.org.au/emergency-food-drive/?state=vic.
Anne Parisianne
