Join our appeal to support food charities in Tasmania

MORE than four million ordinary Australians couldn’t afford to feed themselves or their families at some point last year — and almost two-thirds of community charities surveyed said they could not keep up with the demand for help, Foodbank Australia’s 2018 report revealed. said 100 per cent of donations went to food banks, soup kitchens and community meals programs.

News Corp Australia community ambassador Penny Fowler said she was thrilled the company’s newspapers and magazines around the country were getting behind this important cause.

“We are proud to be supporting a campaign that empowers local charities to help those less fortunate.

“The Feed Appeal will help everyday Australian families who rely on food charities in their local community. I encourage you to donate to this worthy cause.”

Money raised will buy kitchen and storage equipment to help charities make the most of rescued food that would otherwise have gone to waste, and help purchase essentials so food banks can keep up with demand.

The appeal is suported by the Newman’s Own Foundation.

Foundation chief executive Robert Forrester said the appeal was effective because it did not offer a one-size fits all solution to hunger. It also recognised the hard work and experience of community charities working on the frontline.

The Feed Tasmania Appeal is in collaboration with the Mercury and powered by Newman’s Own Foundation.

For more information and details on how to donate, please visit feedappeal.org.au