Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia

ADRA Australia works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action.

ADRA Australia works in Australia, the Pacific, Asia and Africa giving individuals and communities a hand-up out of poverty, through development projects that address the underlying causes of poverty. ADRA also provides disaster relief during times of emergency.

ADRA Australia does not discriminate in provision of its services. ADRA provides humanitarian aid to people in need without preference for or discrimination against ethnicity, or religious or political affiliation.

Visit www.adra.org.au and give help to those in need.

Australian Red Cross

Red Cross is committed to helping those in need in our community – whether it’s providing breakfast for hungry children or supporting the elderly in their own homes, Red Cross are there to help. Red Cross is part of the largest humanitarian movement in the world. In Australia we have thousands of members, volunteers and supporters who continue to assist in our community, disaster, international humanitarian law and ongoing everyday work.

Red Cross is uniquely positioned as an independent organisation with no political, religious or cultural affiliation. This allows us to assist people in need no matter who they are, where they live or how big or small the crisis.

We believe in the power of humanity, in people helping people.

To find out how you can help, visit www.redcross.org.au/howyoucanhelp_donationopt.htm

Foodbank

Foodbank has a vision of an Australia without hunger. Every year two million Australian’s seek food relief, half of whom are children. Foodbank is the largest food relief organisation in the country providing 88,000 meals a day. Farmers, manufacturers and retailers donate product including stock that is surplus, close to expiry date or out of specification. In addition Foodbank partners with industry to manufacture essential staples.

The food goes to hostels, shelters, drop-in centres, school breakfast programs, home hampers and emergency relief packages. Foodbank’s service represents a $170 million saving to charities - money which can be spent on other vital services such as support and counselling to get vulnerable people back on their feet. In addition there is an environmental benefit with less food going to landfill.

We believe that not knowing where your next meal is coming from is a wretched existence and one that no one in this ‘lucky country’ should have to experience.

To find out more visit www.foodbank.org.au