Peel Thunder raises funds and food for Foodbank Peel
Footy fans are being called upon to tackle food insecurity in the Peel region by supporting the 2025 Peel Thunder Charity Game Day on May 10.
The day raises funds and food donations for Foodbank Peel and Alcoa has committed for the second year to match fan donations dollar for dollar, doubling the community's impact and providing essential groceries to individuals and families struggling with the rising cost of living.
The 2024 Foodbank Hunger Report revealed that more than half of food-insecure households in Australia are forced to skip meals or endure entire days without food.
Your local paper, whenever you want it. Jodie Giraudo, Paul Lekias and Kate O'Hara with donations for Foodbank. Credit: Supplied
In the Peel region, Foodbank has recorded a 10 per cent increase in demand over the past year, highlighting the urgent need for community support.
Peel Thunder CEO Paul Lekias called on all club supporters to get behind the drive during the Round 6 game against West Perth at Lane Group Stadium in Mandurah.
'The Peel Thunder Football Club is extremely proud of its association with Foodbank WA and we are thrilled to once again showcase the importance of their support,' he said.
'At a time when so many people are facing the increased cost-of-living pressure, we are calling on the whole Peel region to get behind this initiative in any small way they can to help make a difference.
'We hope to see as many people as possible on May 10 enjoy a great day at Lane Group Stadium.'
Alcoa's Pinjarra operations manager Jodie Giraudo said last year the company matched fan donations for a combined total of $28,000, which equated to more than 55,800 meals.
'We would love to beat that target this year to provide more food and groceries to those who struggle to afford them,' she said.
Foodbank WA CEO Kate O'Hara said Foodbank was grateful for their long-standing relationship with Peel Thunder and Alcoa.
'This charity game is a critical source of funds, enabling us to provide food relief in a way that is dignified and easily accessible,' she said.
'In the last financial year we provided 928,836 meals in the Peel region. We can, and must, do better for our community.'
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