Nestlé will support OzHarvest to provide around 400,000 meals over the next 12 months
Nestlé Australia has announced a new partnership with Australia’s leading food rescue organisation, OzHarvest.
The partnership between the two organisations comes at a crucial time, as the number of people struggling to make ends meet continues to grow and the gap between the resources available widens.
According to data from OzHarvest’s recent Annual Community Needs survey, 50,000 people are unable to get food each month, a 54 per cent increase on the previous year.
Under the partnership, Nestlé will support OzHarvest to provide around 400,000 meals over the next 12 months.
Additionally, Nestlé will support OzHarvest to promote nutrition education as a tool for creating positive change.
The partnership also aims to raise awareness of reducing food waste at home, encouraging Aussies to take action.
Sandra Martinez, Nestlé Australia CEO, said, “At Nestlé, we believe in the power of food to change lives and are proud to be working with an organisation that makes such a profound impact on the lives of so many Australians.
“Our partnership with OzHarvest is a natural extension of our commitment to make a positive impact on local communities and the environment in which we live.”
An additional element of the partnership includes volunteer opportunities for Nestlé employees, such as participating in a ‘Make Meal, Donate a Meal’ program, food rescue collection in the iconic yellow vans, Cooking for a Cause, and helping at the OzHarvest free markets, which provides rescued fresh produce and pantry staples for people in need.
