The impressive fundraising efforts by the local community have contributed to a record-breaking $3.2 million raised across the nation in just four weeks, which helped to support food rescue organisation, SecondBite and national children’s cancer charity, Redkite – more than 2.6 times the funds raised in the 2019 Christmas campaign.
Demonstrating the immense generosity of Australians in times of crisis, Gympie customers have raised more than $800 as part of Coles Group’s record-breaking fundraising appeal to help feed vulnerable Australians and families affected by childhood cancer.
More than half the funds raised were from Coles supermarket customers who purchased a $2 donation card at the checkout, with further record-breaking donations from Coles Express customers, providing much-needed support for SecondBite and Redkite, both of which faced increased demand for their services during the holiday season due to the impacts of COVID-19.