OzHarvest’s
iconic yellow van has pulled in to PCYC Lake Macquarie in Windale to set up a
new food relief hub that will provide 700 pre-cooked meals and over 600 hampers
each week to 60 local charities across the Hunter in response to COVID-19.
This year marks
10 years in the Hunter for OzHarvest, who have established the Lake Mac hub to
meet an increasing demand for food relief during this unprecedented time.
Lake Macquarie
Mayor Cr Kay Fraser has welcomed the hub to the City that will see thousands of
meals delivered to people right across Lake Mac and the Hunter.
“Council has
also agreed to supply food and garden green bins and waive any associated waste
service fees to help support OzHarvest, and local business Source Separation
Systems kindly donated compostable bin liners," Cr Fraser said.
OzHarvest
Newcastle Manager Nicki Lembcke said the new OzHarvest hub at PCYC Windale will
run in addition to their regular food rescue program that already delivers
around 35,000 meals a week to support local charities.
“Food relief is
at an all-time high and we are doing whatever it takes to help meet the
increased demand across the Hunter. Thanks to our wonderful yellow army of
volunteers who give up their precious time to pack hampers and distribute
cooked meals out of the new hub.”
“We are truly grateful for the support of both
volunteers and Lake Macquarie City Council for helping get the hub up and
running so quickly. It’s a true testament to community spirit in these
challenging times.”
If you would
like to donate or support OzHarvest, visit ozharvest.org
OzHarvest Volunteer at Lake Macquarie PCYC
Lake Macquarie Mayor, Cr Kay Fraser, with Richard Stark and OzHarvest Volunteers
