Media Release
Metro Tasmania is partnering with Foodbank Tasmania to support families and individuals doing it tough during the summer holiday season.
The partnership encourages both Metro employees and the wider community to donate non-perishable food items and essential goods to Tasmanians experiencing hardship.
From Monday 24 November until Friday 12 December, donation boxes will be available at Metro’s Springfield, Hobart, Launceston and Burnie sites.
Customers, community members and Metro employees can drop off items such as canned vegetables, pasta, rice, long-life milk, toiletries and other pantry staples that Foodbank Tasmania urgently needs.
Acting Chief Executive Officer Laurie Hansen said the annual partnership reflected Metro’s ongoing commitment to community wellbeing.
“We are always proud to team up with Foodbank Tasmania and support Tasmania’s communities,” he said.
“The holiday season is a time for generosity and kindness, and we want to make it easy for our community members to contribute to a worthy cause that helps Tasmanians needing it most.
“Metro employees have a long history of giving during the annual drive and many staff members look forward to delivering the donations collected from depots and Metro Shops across the state.
“Our team plays an important part in keeping Tasmania’s communities moving and we are proud to see so many of them eager to participate in this important initiative.”
Foodbank Tasmania CEO Cameron Johns said the annual donation drive made a meaningful difference to Tasmanians facing hardship.
“Foodbank Tasmania is again so thankful for the support of Metro Tasmania and the community to help us help Tasmanians at Christmas.”
For more information visit metrotas.com.au or call 13 22 01.