OzHarvest is in Town

OzHarvest

 

OzHarvest has just moved into WA in the last few months.  They collect food that would normally be thrown out from commercial institutions, save it and give it to people who need it.  They are a collection and distribution agency.

 

OzHarvest has been around in Australia for over 10 years and was set up by the Founder and CEO, Ronni Kahn.  In these 10 years, they have delivered over 30 millionmeals to vulnerable communities and at-risk individuals across Australia and diverted more than 10 million kilos of food from ending up in landfill.

 

The goals of the organisation are to:

 

Rescue -  the food (thus eliminating hunger and food waste through the redistribution of excess food)

Educate - the community (to show them that we can all help ensure that excess food is not thrown into landfill but used to assist those in need)

Engage -  with commercial outlets and local communities to assist them to be involved in the food rescue process.

 

Over 2 million people in Australia rely on food relief every year.  One million children go to school without breakfast or go to bed without dinner every day. 

According to their research one bag in every 5 bags of shopping brought home is thrown away - adding to the waste.

 

Some activities they are going to be involved in in March include the Night Noodle Market, the Eat Drink Perth program; and they will be shaking a tin at the Vintage Car Boot Sale.

 

If any one knows of an organisation that might have 'waste' food then Candis and Jenni are willing to talk with them to see if they can be involved in their program.

 

Jennifer Keen, WA State Manager for OzHarvest.  Phone:  0473 440 884

Address:  1 City Farm Place, East Perth, WA 6004

www.ozharvest.org