FoodShare took to Dean Street on Saturday 14 November, joining the Albury Street Cruise to spread the word about its upcoming Christmas FoodDrive and encourage local car enthusiasts to get behind the cause.
As part of FoodShare’s GIVE 15 Christmas Appeal, Community Pantry Coordinator Nicole Eirth hit the streets, handing out flyers, chatting with drivers and distributing donation boxes to passing vehicles ahead of the FoodDrive for FoodShare Reverse Drive-Thru on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 December.
From classic cars and panel vans to utes and sports cars, there was no shortage of enthusiasm, with drivers keen to take a box and help support local families experiencing food insecurity this Christmas.
Each donation box included a list of FoodShare’s most-needed items, encouraging drivers to fill their boxes with non-perishable groceries, personal hygiene products and household cleaning essentials before returning them at next month’s event.
“It was great to see such a variety of cars getting behind the cause,” Ms Eirth said.
“It was a hectic couple of hours! We handed out hundreds of flyers and actually ran out before the night was over. It was wonderful to see so many people interested in helping out.
“We’re really looking forward to seeing all those amazing cars again in December, hopefully with their donation boxes filled to the brim!”
A huge thank you to everyone who stopped for a chat, took a flyer or collected a donation box. We can’t wait to welcome you back to our Community Pantry next month!
Missed out on collecting a box? There’s still plenty of time to get involved!
FoodShare’s Community Reverse Drive-Thru will be held on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 December, inviting locals to drive through, drop off their donations and help make Christmas a little brighter for families doing it tough.
Donation boxes and promotional packs are available from the FoodShare Community Pantry, 81 Wigg Street, Wodonga, weekdays between 9:30am and 2pm.
Whether you can give 15 items, 15kg or anything in between, every contribution helps make a local difference.
Find out more or support our Christmas Appeal at www.foodshare.org.au/appeal.