A forum connecting community organisations with local supermarkets and other potential food donors will be held by the the Food Donation Network at Workspace Goulburn on December 9.
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The Food Donation Network is a NSW Government funded project which aims to increase food donations in regional communities.
The project will engage charities and supermarkets to work together in sustaining a long-term food donation program.
Supermarkets including Woolworths and Coles and organisations like Southern Youth Family Services, Salvation Army, Anglicare, Our Community Pantry and Saint Saviours Cathedral will be attending the forum.
By diverting food from landfills and into the communities, the project will reduce methane emissions caused by food waste and will help those in need.
Mayor Bob Kirk threw his support behind the food donation network project being run in our region by the CRJO.
"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," he said.
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.
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