Donation bolsters foodbank's supply

Otago Daily Times

03-07-2025

Milton Foodbank co-ordinator June Caldwell inspects a recent Rotary Club donation at the foodbank. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Another local foodbank has received a much-needed boost thanks to local generosity.
Milton Rotary Club made a recent donation of $2500 of food supplies to the Milton Foodbank to ensure the essential community facility had sufficient supplies to bridge the lean winter months.
Rotary Club president Stan Leishman said the foodbank provided an essential service, delivering emergency food parcels for families in need in the Milton/Waihola area.
"As a local service club it is Rotary's privilege to assist a very worthwhile cause.
"June and team at the foodbank do a wonderful job supporting our community and Rotary is pleased to be able to assist," Mr Leishman said.
He thanked both the local Four Square and SuperValue for their assistance in providing the supplies.
Foodbank co-ordinator June Caldwell said many families were finding it hard to manage in the present economic climate.
"Demand for support is always a little greater during the winter.
"The Milton Foodbank relies on donations of food and money, so this donation of $2500 of food from the Milton Rotary Club is both timely and very generous," Mrs Caldwell said.
The donation parallels recent generosity in neighbouring Balclutha, as the Clutha Food Hub continues its Every Can Counts food drive, which runs until July 11.