Port Adelaide Football Club Supports Foodbank SA

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16,032 meals 🙌

That’s the total number of meals that Foodbank SA can now provide to South Aussies in need thanks to the generous donations of the Port Adelaide Football Club community on Saturday night.

During Port Adelaide’s clash with the Suns at Adelaide Oval, supporters were encouraged to bring along non-perishable food items to the game, and donate them into the purple Foodbank vans parked outside of all entrances at Adelaide Oval to collect the goods. Foodbank SA volunteers roamed the Plazas outside the Oval before the game accepting monetary donations from fans.

Port Adelaide’s General Manager of Commercial and Partnerships, Brett Mathers said he was proud to continue the club’s partnership with Foodbank, especially at what is a critical time for Australians.

“Port Adelaide has had a long-standing partnership with Foodbank, and we’re proud to partner with an organisation that does such incredibly important and life-changing work in our community,” Mr. Mathers said.

“Foodbank’s work is especially crucial at a time where so many Australians are struggling, and I’m pleased that we’re able to provide a platform where we can encourage as many people as possible to help if they’re able to”.

Foodbank CEO Greg Pattinson said that donations are particularly critical now, as South Australians battle with the increase cost of living.

“Today, a staggering 21% of South Australians are experiencing severe food insecurity, that means skipping meals and missing whole days without food.  We know the rising cost of living is putting significant additional pressure on already struggling families. In fact, more than 135,000 South Australians are turning to Foodbank each month for food relief,” Mr. Pattinson said.

“Winter is particularly hard for families, so the support from the Port Adelaide and the community has never been more important for those in need.

“We thank Port Adelaide for their support and encourage the community to get behind Foodbank in round 17, for every $2 donated to Foodbank, it will help to put 4 meals on the table of those need in our community.”

For those who were unable to attend the game on the weekend, there are food donation bins and money donation tins currently located at The Precinct at Alberton until Friday 21st July 2023.

Or you can donate directly to Foodbank using the link below.