There's a push to increase food donations in regional communities.
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That's where the Food Donation Network, a government funded project, comes into play.
The network held a forum at Workspace on Wednesday, December 9 to unite local community organisations like with local supermarkets.
In attendance were Woolworths, Coles, Southern Youth Family Services, the Salvation Army, Anglicare, Our Community Pantry and Saint Saviours Cathedral.
A Food Donation Network spokesperson said the aim of the project was to divert food from landfills and into communities.
"The project will reduce methane emissions caused by food waste and will help those in need," the spokesperson said.
"Using an empowering and locally driven approach, the project will engage charities and supermarkets to work together in sustaining a long-term food donation program."
Goulburn Mulwaree Council mayor Bob Kirk was completely supportive of the project.
"This project has so many benefits for our region such as donating excess food to those who really need it, but also in diverting waste away from our landfills," Cr Kirk said.
"I encourage our supermarkets, restaurants and cafes to get on board."
The project will also involve the Yass Valley Council and the Upper Lachlan Shire Council.
For those interested in becoming a food donor or interested in distributing rescued food to the community, contact Jessica Fordyce on 0435 592 612.
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