Central Queenslanders can support local service men and women by purchasing select items from Coles this week.
The Australian supermarket announced Wednesday that it had launched a fundraiser to help veterans support agency Bravery Trust By Anzac Day, 50 cents of every packet of Coles Brand biscuits or biscuits bought in stores in the area went directly to Bravery Trust, a charity that serves more than 800 veterans and around 3000 family members of veterans financially supported.
Customers can also choose to donate at the checkout in the store. The funds will help the charity fund medical fees, food vouchers, energy bills and training costs for Australian service workers.
The fundraiser came after new data from Bravery Trust showed that COVID-19 posed major challenges for veterans and their families would have. The organization has received 10,000 calls for help since the beginning of the pandemic and has seen a 20 percent increase in support requests since then. Funding for the pandemic ended last month. Steven Cain, chief executive officer of Coles Group, said the company was pleased to be back with it Bravery Trust to work together to support current and former members of the Australian Defense Forces who are in trouble.
“As a long-standing Australian company, we sincerely value the service of current and former members of the Australian Defense Forces and, along with our customers, we would like to offer service men and women – Remind and support women who are in trouble due to injury or illness, « said Mr. Cain.
» Coles started as a single shop in Melbourne just before World War I in 1914. Our founder GJ Coles volunteered at the age of 32 to serve on the Western Front.
« Now, more than a century later, some of our team members are active members of the Defense Force Reserve. Along with our customers, we have Raised more than $ 5.2 million since 2014 to help Australian veterans. «
Belinda Wilson, CEO of Bravery Trust, welcomed the continued support from Coles and its customers.
» It has been great challenging 12 months for many of our veterans affected by the pandemic, bushfires and recent floods, « said Ms. Wilson.
» At Bravery Trust, the demand for financial welfare and advisory services for veterans has grown in the Australian armed forces and their families increased.
« By providing financial support, the veteran can focus on his or her wellness journey, employment, and family without financial pressure.
» We work with the entire family to ensure that they receive appropriate and targeted support Received from all sources, including government support.
« With personalized financial advice, we can work with families to help them with their long-term budgeting and financial security. »
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