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COLLECTING IN CHRISTMAS 2021

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Every kilo can change a life.

KILO

COUNTER

28081kg

COLLECTED

GOAL: 30,000kg

PARTNERS

WHAT IS LOADS OF LOVE?

Loads of Love calls on the public to dig deep and donate non-perishable food or make an online donation to help those doing it tough during Christmas.

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Australians and more than 4,000 households have been supported through the Loads of Love Appeal since 2009.
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of non-perishable food have been collected and distributed and thousands of dollars for grocery gift cards to those needing a helping hand.

The appeal has become a trusted way for thousands of Queenslanders to show their generosity to those that need it most.

Help us help others this Christmas

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Become a Volunteer

Become a Loads of Love 2020 Volunteer
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Become a Collection Point

Register your interest for your business or organisation to become a Loads of Love 2020 Collection Point
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THE NEED

THE IMPACT

THE NEED

2020 is a year like no other, with more people than ever experiencing financial hardship and struggling to make ends meet.

24% increase in the number of Queenslanders seeking food from charities.

At least once a week 3 in 10 food insecure Australians go a whole day without eating.

Statistics courtesy of FoodBank Australia

THE IMPACT

  • Supporting approximately 1,000 households per year
  • Bringing communities and people together
  • Engaging approximately 60 volunteers per year
  • Connecting local donations to local families doing it tough
  • Every food package delivered to those in need can help support a family for up to a week
  • Your donation lowers the cost of supporting families in need by up to 60%
  • Providing thousands of people with real, practical support at Christmas time.
  • Building local community with donated food purchased locally and distributed to locals.
  • The appeal builds community cohesion and brings people together.

The kids saved their pocket money and can’t wait to fill a bag each.

– parent of 3 children

We were so grateful for the bag of groceries and want to give back. We can’t give much but now we are getting on our feet, we want to give back to the Appeal

– unnamed previous recipient, Family of 4

Loads of Love literally saved our lives and gave us the help we needed when we needed it the most, I don’t know where we’d be without people helping the way the did

– unnamed previous recipient, Family of 5

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WHAT TO GIVE

Make Your Donation Matter

Not sure what to get to make the most of your donation?

Here’s a handy shopping list that will make sure that your support will make an impact.

Rice Pasta
Pasta Sauce Noodles
Meal Bases Cereal
Juice Long-life Milk
Canned Foods Spreads
Snacks Biscuits

WHERE TO GIVE

Donate at participating Heritage Bank branches and Harvey Norman Stores or drop your donation to locations right across Southern Queensland.

Check for a location close to you

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Register your interest in becoming a Loads of Love 2020 Collection Point.

By checking this box I/we agree to adhere to the Loads of Love Collection Point guidelines which can be accessed and downloaded by clicking here.

I/we agree to support Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland Limited to collect food donations for the Loads of Love Appeal and agree to forward all donations to Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland Limited. 

I/we understand that collection points are not authorised to accept any cash donations on behalf of Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland Limited or the Loads of Love Appeal and agree to allow Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland Limited to gather, use and store the information provided in this form according to the Privacy Policy and relevant Australian legislation.

Please note that your information will be gathered, used and stored in accordance with our privacy policy which can be accessed and downloaded by clicking here. Your information will only be used for the purposes for which you have supplied it.