Help feed Aussies for just 50c

SHOP at Woolworths stores across the Darling Downs and make a difference for Australians in need.

The OzHarvest Christmas Appeal at Woolworths hopes to raise more than $1 million nationally to assist in delivering more food to over 1300 charitable agencies.

Supplemented by regular donations of fresh produce from Woolworths stores across the country, customers who purchase a 50 cent meal token will be help OzHarvest to deliver a meal to someone in need.

OzHarvest Queensland state manager Amy Cobb said there were many families across the country struggling to put meals on the table.

“Through the Woolworths OzHarvest Christmas Appeal, together we can ensure charities can help support those in need and meet the growing demand for support,” she said.

Customers can purchase an OzHarvest 50 cent meal token when shopping at any Woolworths store or online until Christmas Eve.

Customers can place their name on any token once purchased, and take it home or put it on display.

With more than four million Australians experiencing food insecurit and many charities providing food relief reporting they could take double the food to meet demand, hunger is a serious national issue.

Last year, the appeal raised more than $1 million for the food rescue organisation, providing two million meals for Australians across the country.

Woolworths has partnered with OzHarvest since 2015 to help reduce food waste by providing surplus fresh food from their supermarkets to Aussies who would otherwise go without.