A meal in June – takeout style

RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT FOODSHARE… From left, ...Foodshare operations coordinator, Grace Grieve, Shepparton Foodshare chair, Rod Schubert, Freemasons, Dennis Kroezen and Rick Hall, The Woolshed’s Angela Mangiameli, Freemason Geoffrey Thompson and ConnectGV vice chair, Cam Mangiameli. Photo: Steve Hutcheson
RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT FOODSHARE… From left, …Foodshare operations coordinator, Grace Grieve, Shepparton Foodshare chair, Rod Schubert, Freemasons, Dennis Kroezen and Rick Hall, The Woolshed’s Angela Mangiameli, Freemason Geoffrey Thompson and ConnectGV vice chair, Cam Mangiameli. Photo: Steve Hutcheson

The current pandemic, as it has with many things, required organisers to think outside the box when organising events and in particular, fundraisers.

Shepparton Foodshare has put a new spin on its fundraiser, ‘Make A Meal Of June’. Cancelling was not an option so they set about identifying a new initiative, and ‘Make A Meal Of June – Takeout Style’ was born!

During the month, Foodshare aims is to raise $60,000 to cover 50% of its annual operating costs. As a start to the campaign, the Freemasons Foundation Victoria, supported by the Mooroopna, Shepparton and Numurkah Freemasons, have donated $22,000 to the cause.

Geoffrey Thompson, a Freemason in Shepparton said, “We have a proud history of investing in our communities. Knowing that Shepparton Foodshare provides the equivalent of 600,000 meals annually, we believe this is a wonderful way to support people in need.”

This year Make a Meal of June will be held over two weeks from June 1 – 14, 2020 and there will be several ways to contribute to the campaign. The first is to purchase and enjoy a home delivered meal from The Woolshed at Emerald Bank.

When you order the ‘Foodshare’ 3-course meal for two from The Woolshed’s home delivery menu on June 5 and 12, all proceeds will be donated to Foodshare.

The Woolshed’s Angela Mangiameli said, “Having supported Foodshare last year, we are thrilled to be able to assist this vital local service again, and it is with the assistance of many of our suppliers, that we can donate 100% of the proceeds to Foodshare.” You can order via The Woolshed website thewoolshedatemeraldbank.com.au.

As in previous years, businesses and individuals can purchase a ‘Monthly Partner Package’. Shepparton Foodshare chair, Rod Schubert said, “The packages are popular with businesses as it provides them with an opportunity to contribute to their local community whilst also providing a return on their investment via some great promotional opportunities.”

The third opportunity to support is by a tax-deductible donation made via the Foodshare website at sheppartonfoodshare.org.au