In response to the devastating Queensland floods, Sanitarium’s management spoke with representatives from Foodbank and ADRA (the Adventist Development and Relief Agency to assess how the Company could best offer support to people caught up in the disaster.

As a result, Sanitarium has committed to providing 64 pallets of 750g Weet-Bix and four  pallets of So Good with a retail value of $135,000. This food will go to welfare agencies that are “crying out” for supplies to help flood victims in need. The first of two truckloads of Sanitarium products will arrive at the Foodbank warehouse in Brisbane tomorrow (Tuesday).

In response to Sanitarium’s commitment, Foodbank CEO, John Webster, said, “What can I say but thank you. Your generosity will make such a difference to so many families facing extreme hardship now and who will soon face the daunting task of putting their lives back together as they clean up the devastating mess when the waters recede. This will enable us to help them face these challenges.”

 

Foodbank

In spite of being impacted by the rising waters, Foodbank, Australia’s largest food relief agency, is playing a critical role in the emergency support efforts in the unfolding drama in Queensland.

In partnership with the food industry, the corporate sector, governments, welfare agencies and volunteers, Foodbank tackles the growing issue of hunger in Australia. It is a non-denominational, national organisation, with distribution centres in six states, the Northern Territory and eight regional centres. Foodbank is endorsed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council as the food industry's charity partner.

People wishing to support Foodbank’s effort can donate non-perishable food items and funds, or volunteer to assist in Foodbank warehouses around Australia. All efforts will assist in ensuring that the Foodbank network around the country is able to support the Queensland operation meet the huge demand for its services over the coming, days, weeks and months.

For more details on how to help, please visit www.foodbank.com.au.

 

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)

ADRA Australia is working in partnership with the Queensland government and other responding agencies to provide immediate emergency assistance to flood affected families.  ADRA has announced the opening of an official Queensland Flood Appeal in response to the ongoing emergency in Queensland.

If you would like to make a donation to the Premier’s Fund through ADRA Australia, you can do so on their website at www.adra.org.au.