The Food Donation Network is a NSW Government funded project which aims to increase food donations in regional communities. By diverting food from landfills and into communities, the project will reduce methane emissions caused by food waste and will help those in need. Using an empowering and locally driven approach, the project will engage charities and supermarkets to work together in sustaining a long-term food donation program.
On the 9th of December, the Food Donation Network will host a forum at Workspace Goulburn which will unite community organisations from Goulburn with local supermarkets and other potential food donors. Supermarkets attending the forum include Woolworths and Coles, as well as the organisations Southern Youth Family Services, Salvation Army, Anglicare, Our Community Pantry and Saint Saviours Cathedral.
Mayor Bob Kirk threw his support behind the food donation network project being run in our region by the CRJO, stating “This project has so many benefits for our region such as donating excess food to those who really need it, but also in diverting waste away from our landfills. I encourage our supermarkets, restaurants and cafes to get on board, and to attend the workshop or get in touch with Jessica Fordyce for further information if you can’t make that event.”
The project will reflect upon similar food donation programs and will target Eurobodalla Shire Council, Goulburn Mulwaree Council, Wingecarribee Shire Council, Snowy Monaro Regional Council, Snowy Valleys Council, Yass Valley Council, Hilltops Council and Upper Lachlan Shire Council.
You can help make a difference in your community by getting involved in the Food Donation Network. Get in touch if you are interested in becoming a food donor or interested in distributing rescued food to your community.
For more information, contact Jessica Fordyce (jessica.fordyce@crjo.nsw.gov.au; 0435 592 612) at the Canberra Region Joint Organisation.
This is a Waste Less, Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy.
