The Big Breakfast for Foodbank NSW

The Big Breakfast for Foodbank NSW

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Posted 2014-08-25 by Jenny Hatton Mahonfollow

Thu 16 Oct 2014

Did you know:

  • Even though 4.5 million tonnes (200kg per person) of food is wasted every year in Australia, 2 million people still go hungry.
  • Half of those who go hungry are children who attend school on an empty stomach.
  • In New South Wales alone, 700,000 people have run out of food or gone hungry in the last 12 months.

  • Foodbank NSW is also hungry. Hungry and determined to help those in need and to end hunger in NSW.

    %%**So, what is Foodbank NSW and what does it do?
    **%%
    Foodbank NSW is a non-denominational, community supported, not-for-profit organisation which collects food that would otherwise go to waste and makes sure it finds it way to people in need. It delivers 5.6 million meals a year in NSW and more than 31 million meals nationally. It also supplies over 560 welfare agencies, schools and community groups with essential supplies to feed those who would otherwise go without.

    And, unfortunately, the need is growing continually.

    To raise awareness of the "hidden hunger" existing in our prosperous backyard, Foodbank NSW is holding The Big Breakfast in Martin Place, Sydney on 16 October 2014.

    The Big Breakfast is a great opportunity to tuck into a hot breakfast for a gold coin donation and every $2 donated supplies five nutritious breakfasts to those in need. Come along with friends, family or get your colleagues together for a team building breakfast for a good cause.

    During the breakfast, you'll have the opportunity to hear Dr Joanna McMillan, Channel 9 personality and leading nutritionist, giving healthy breakfast tips. Listen also to Foodbank NSW CEO, Gerry Andersen, talking about the work of Foodbank NSW and the many people who benefit from it.

    Whether you're an early riser or more of a brunch person, The Big Breakfast will be serving from 6.30am to 1.00pm so stop by for a bite to eat. As well as leaving with a full tummy you'll be leaving with a full heart, knowing that your donation will feed several other people in need of a meal.

    More information about Foodbank NSW can be found on its website .

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    !date 16/10/2014 -- 16/10/2014
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