Until December 26, every 50 cents donated will help OzHarvest deliver one meal. Tokens have been available in stores since November, with stores in Blacktown already raising enough to provide 280,000 meals this holiday season.
Starting on December 3, customers in Blacktown 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 1,500 charities nationwide.
More than "1,456,300" meals have been created in Blacktown over the past decade of Appeals, helping families when they need it most.
How Your Small Change Makes a Big Difference:
● In-Store: Customers can round up their shop to the nearest dollar at self-checkouts* or purchase a 50-cent token at full-service lanes.
● Online: Simply add a donation to your basket when shopping online.
Brad O’Connor, Head of Hunger Relief at Woolworths, said: "We know the holidays can be stressful for families struggling to manage their budgets. Our customers in Blacktown 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 1,500 frontline charities that are struggling to keep up with rising demand.”
Earlier this year, OzHarvest and Woolworths achieved a significant milestone, providing the equivalent of 100 million meals to Australians in need through their long-standing food rescue partnership.
The OzHarvest Christmas Appeal will run until December 26. Customers in Blacktown 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.
