Donations sought for Foodbank WA
The City of Canning is encouraging people to make donations during Foodbank WA's annual food drive, ongoing until August 17.
Non-perishable food, personal hygiene products and household essentials can be donated.
Most-needed items include canned meals; fruit and vegetables; pasta, rice and long-life milk; spreads, jams, cereal and oats; baby food, nappies and formula; and toiletries, such as soap, deodorant and toilet paper
All donations will go directly to Foodbank WA, helping provide vital food relief to individuals and families across the State.
Donations can be dropped off at the city's civic and administration centre, and Riverton, Willetton and Cannington libraries.
This is the fourth year the city has partnered with Foodbank WA.
Last year, the city collected 239kg of donations — the equivalent of 430 meals — and over the past three years it has gathered 1136kg, providing 2046 meals to West Australians in need.
Mayor Patrick Hall said the campaign was a testament to the community's compassion and willingness to act.
'Most of us know someone who's hit a rough patch,' he said. 'A job loss, a health issue, a rent increase; it doesn't take much to push a household into crisis.
'This drive is a way we can stand together as a community and say we see you, we care and you're not alone.
'When our community comes together, we do more than fill shelves, we fill hearts. Every item donated is a reminder that someone cares. That support and dignity are never out of reach.'
For more information and a full list of what can be donated, visit canning.wa.gov.au/fooddrive.
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