OzHarvest’s Post

💛Our hearts are bursting!! Yesterday, was a day to remember as our teams across the country joined forces with ABC radio presenters to connect communities across Australia to our cause!! From jumping in our yellow vans, talking to our drivers and the charities we support, featuring our educators, students and chefs - so many people tuned in, called up, and showed up for OzHarvest through ABC Gives — and we’re still buzzing from the love and generosity that poured in. From phones ringing off the hook to stories that brought us to tears, it was a day overflowing with kindness and connection. So many donors shared they were facing tough times themselves—but still gave what they could, knowing what it feels like to go without. Ken in Perth donated his inheritence, a group in Melbourne were at the beach when they heard us on the radio and immediately drove straight to our office to hand-deliver a cash donation, even the Premier of South Australia popped in to support us! Generosity truly lives everywhere, and we were overwhelmed with the response. 💛 120+ interviews with our OzHarvest family across 7 states 💛 150+ volunteers taking calls and collecting donations 💛 30+ on-air competitions and auctions to spark giving (from birdwatching, trivia nights, carrot relish, dinners, breakfasts, star gazing, ocean swims and coastal walks!) 💛 1000+ calls and from people giving donations with love and compassion 💛 6900+ donations 💛 3000+ mentions on ABC local radio stations across the country 💛 Endless kindness, plenty of tears and infinite gratitude A huge thank you to everyone who donated helping raise enough to deliver an extra 1,900,000 meals to people in need (and donations still coming in)! To our friends at Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) radio which after yesterday we think should stand for Action Brings Change and every listener who gave what they could — thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your generosity became more than meals; it became hope, comfort, and a reminder that no one is alone. Thank you for bringing out the very best of community. 💛  You can still donate. $1= 2 meals: https://lnkd.in/gXrpmcKB