Premier John Brumby with FareShare volunteers. Picture: Andrew Batsch.
FEED Melbourne is a great initiative that has far-reaching benefits says Premier John Brumby.
Officially launching Feed Melbourne today he said: “It’s a wonderful campaign, it’s a wonderful thing to do.’’
>>Pictures: Feed Melbourne campaign launch
Feed Melbourne raises money for food charities such as FareShare to help them rescue, store and distribute good food that would otherwise go to the tip.
The work of the charities meant “meals go to families, the homeless and needy people who previously would have gone without’’, Mr Brumby said.
“FareShare aims to give away up to a million meals this year and that’s great for the community.’’
Speaking at the Groove Train restaurant at Victoria Harbour, Docklands, Mr Brumby said the campaign also provided other important benefits to the community.
“I’ve spoken to volunteers today from all different walks of life and they have talked about how they all get something out of it.
“They get to know they’ve done something good for their community.’’
Mr Brumby also pointed to other benefits of the food charities’ work.
“By stopping so much good food going to landfill you’re getting environmental benefits as well.
“This is a campaign that ticks every box.’’
He thanked Leader Community Newspapers for running the campaign in conjunction with FareShare.
“Thanks for Leader’s great support, especially in a philanthropic sense and a leadership sense.’’
Groove Train restaurants are donating 50 cents to Feed Melbourne for every meal served in June and hope to raise $50,000 this year.
Other key supporters include the Pratt Foundation and Linfox, which have made major financial donations.
Woolworths has generously made its checkouts available as a place to donate to Feed Melbourne.
Throughout June shoppers and others can make a donation at Woolworths and Safeway stores and receive a receipt for tax purposes on the spot. Donations of $2 and above are tax deductible. Donations can also be made by credit card by phoning 9008 0685 or go to feedmelbourne.org.au.
One-third of the money raised goes to FareShare and two-thirds will go to other food charities.
Source: whereilive
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