Bunnings puts on a sausage sizzle for the Salvos
Bunnings puts on a sausage sizzle for the Salvos
26 October 2022
The Salvation Army’s Judi Agnew (Relationship Manager Philanthropy – Fundraising, in the white uniform) and Jayne Campbell (Relationship Manager Corporate Partnerships - Fundraising, in the Salvos t-shirt) with Bunnings team members advertising the fundraising barbeque.
More than 300 Bunnings stores will fire up their barbeques on Friday to run a sausage sizzle fundraiser in support of The Salvation Army.
Bunnings team members all over Australia will cook sausages between 9am and 4pm to raise funds to help the Salvos bring ongoing relief to flood-affected communities in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania.
Customers will be asked to make a digital payment, and there will also be an option to make an additional donation on the day in-store or online ahead of the barbeque.
Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) teams are continuing to work to support impacted communities through the emergency and recovery phase of the flood disaster. Donated funds allow the Salvos to be on the ground now and for the long haul, supporting impacted people with financial grants along with practical and emotional assistance.
“Our personnel are in our catering trucks and trailers, providing meals and emotional support for those impacted by floods,” said Major Bruce Harmer, National Public Relations Secretary. “And this work will continue well after the initial emergency response phase, providing support to ensure communities are supported practically, as well as emotionally, through the recovery and rebuild phases.
“Our teams have been assisting in many centres, including Creswick, Echuca, Bendigo, Seymour, Tatura and Shepparton in Victoria; and Moama and Wagga Wagga in NSW. As the floods peaked last week, the Salvos were in 22 evacuation centres across NSW, Victoria and Tasmania.
“So, we are encouraging Australians to get down to their local Bunnings on Friday and grab a snag to support flood-impacted communities, knowing all funds will go directly to those most in need.”
Bunnings Managing Director Mike Schneider said his team members across Australia were keen to support people impacted by the floods.
“As a part of the local communities who have been affected, including many of our own team members, we want to help,” Mike said. “Our team members always embrace the opportunity to get behind the barbeque to help out.
“We are pleased to be partnering with The Salvation Army, who are doing an incredible job supporting communities. We know there is a long road ahead, and Bunnings team members will continue to work alongside impacted communities in the coming weeks and months to offer support and assistance with the recovery and rebuilding process.”
In the past financial year, Bunnings worked with The Salvation Army across Australia to help raise and contribute over $415,000 through more than 900 activities.
To help raise awareness and show their support, customers can share a photo on social media using the hashtag #SalvosFloodRelief.
For anyone unable to get to a Bunnings store, or to make any donation to the Salvos, go to: https://emergency.salvationarmy.org.au/bunningsfloodsupport or call 13 72 58.
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