SINGING FOR OZHARVEST

COOL HARMONIES COMMUNITY CHOIR WILL OPEN ITS REHEARSAL DOORS ON 22 JUNE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR LOCAL VOLUNTEER ORGANISATION OZHARVEST.

Choir leader Yvonne Corstorphin said the public was invited to enjoy a morning of beautiful harmonies including sing-a-long songs with MA@MA as well as fabulous food and lucky door prizes.

“We are delighted to have Chapter Coordinator Michele Lipner come along to tell us about the valuable work OzHarvest does in our community,” Yvonne said.

OzHarvest Sunshine Coast and Gympie collects and redistributes surplus quality food to more than 45 local agencies that support individuals and families who are food insecure.

“Food donated to schools, charities, community programs, community centres and churches is then either turned into meals and hampers or provided as part of school breakfast and lunch programs,” Michele said.

“Since 2014, the volunteer-run chapter has rescued more than 800,000 kg of quality food from local supermarkets, bakeries, farmer markets, local producers and farmers - the equivalent of 2.2 million meals.”

However, demand for the service far outweighs supply.

“Some agencies report that 30% of the people they support are seeking food relief for the first time. The increase in need for food relief has only continued to rise since 2020 and there is no end in sight.

Michele said OzHarvest relied on community support and fundraising to help keep its operations going and get food to the people who needed it most.

“For every dollar raised, OzHarvest is able to deliver the equivalent of two meals to people in need,” she said.

Cool Harmonies choir members will welcome the public to a morning of beautiful singing and fabulous food to help raise funds for OzHarvest Sunshine Coast and Gympie

Event DETAILS

When: Thursday, 22 June 2023

Time: from 9.30am –11.30am

Location: Coolum Civic Centre, Park Street, Coolum

Cost: $15, (includes morning tea)

Tickets: Pay at the door

Age Group: All Ages