Fundraise for Your School and OzHarvest

With nearly 59% of food-insecure households in Australia experiencing the most severe hardships—regularly skipping meals or going entire days without food¹, your school has the power to help reduce this crisis. By doing a fun run or disco with Australian Fundraising, students have the unique opportunity to turn their fundraising efforts into something meaningful by choosing to Care for a Cause as part of the Traditional prize option. Instead of redeeming fundraising credits for prizes, they can choose to support OzHarvest, Australia’s leading food rescue organisation.

For every $20 you raise for your school, when you choose to support OzHarvest through the Care for a Cause initiative instead of receiving incentive prizes, you will help to provide six meals to vulnerable families. This makes a significant impact on the lives of those in need.

This initiative not only empowers students to understand the value of giving back but also inspires them to think beyond rewards and focus on how they can contribute to their communities.

Beyond fundraising, your school can also take action in the classroom with the OzHarvest’s FEAST (Food Education and Sustainability Training) program. FEAST is a free curriculum-aligned education program that not only teaches students about sustainability and positive food choices but also empowers them to become future change-makers.

Why Your School Should Teach FEAST:

1. Curriculum-Aligned & Ready to Go: FEAST fits seamlessly into the Australian curriculum, supporting the cross-curriculum priority of Sustainability. It’s easy to implement with all resources and professional development provided.
2. Hands-On Cooking & Learning: Students engage in fun cooking activities, using fresh ingredients to learn about food preparation, nutrition, and sustainability. This hands-on approach develops healthy habits and practical skills.
3. Develops Lifelong Skills: FEAST encourages students to think critically about food waste and sustainability, while fostering important social skills like collaboration, empathy, and resilience.
4. A Lasting Resource: Once implemented, FEAST can be repeated each year, giving your school ongoing access to resources and professional development.
5. Connects Communities: The program extends beyond the classroom, involving parents, carers, and volunteers in cooking activities and celebrations of learning, strengthening the bond within your school community.

For more information about the free FEAST program and to register interest, click here

By combining Australian Fundraising Care for a Cause prize option with the FEAST program, your school can play a major role in addressing food insecurity, promoting sustainability, and inspiring students to become future leaders who care about their community and the environment.

Sources:  Food Bank Hunger Report 2024