Donations Making a Difference

Foodbank

In a follow up to the 'Pubs with Heart' Community Funding of $35,000 to Foodbank SA for their Meat Program back in December 2021, Foodbank need up to 10 tonne of meat per month to meet the current levels of demand in their Food Hubs across the state.

We were delighted to receive these heartwarming messages from a couple of Food Hub clients, who without the meat supply would simply go without!

"I am a single mother with a two year old daughter and the service and food I got today was totally awesome and very happy with how fresh the fruit, veg and the meat are. It helps me out greatly when I need the help. Access to Foodbank means a lot to me because I know we can access food when we need it." – Foodbank Client.

“Without the food hub we would have weeks where meat and veg would not be possible. Foodbank means we can eat and not have to worry so much where our next meal is coming from.” – Foodbank Client.

This warms our hearts knowing our contribution makes a real difference to those in need across South Australia.

Junction Australia

In follow up from the Women in Hotels Christmas event where $3k was raised for Junction Australia, we were able to purchase a wish list of essential items for many of the women in emergency housing across SA. We were delighted to receive feedback from many of the thankful recipients.

The AHA|SA and Women in Hotels network is heartened to be able to make a difference to the lives of these vulnerable women in our community.

“Today I received a Christmas gift courtesy of the women in hotels. My junction housing provider nominated myself as a recipient of this generous donation from your association where I received an amazing 5.3 litre Air Fryer a kitchen product I have dreamt of buying but I had not had the funds to do so. The gift is going to be so handy as I welcome my first baby into the world in January. Thank you to all your company does to make donations like this available to women like myself.” - Junction Recipient

Mary Potter

We love to deliver these flowers after our annual President’s Lunch to the Mary Potter Hospice. Here is a lovely note we received from them in December 2021.

"Thank you AHA|SA for thinking of the Hospice to receive the flowers from your function.

“It is difficult to comprehend but we often have patients with no flowers in their room. I suppose some have small families and others perhaps don’t see the point in bringing in flowers.

“But we do. They brighten their rooms and flowers bring patients a little joy. And those patients who were keen gardeners and have always surrounded themselves with the fruits of their labour – enjoy the beauty of fresh flowers once again.

“So the flowers were quickly organised and distributed by Wayne - our volunteer.

“He made sure we were aware of what you had done, so we could say thank you. He was quite touched by your kindness. Thanks again for the beautiful flowers. You made our day."

Warm regards,

Lorna Riddle - Executive Director

The Mary Potter Foundation Inc.