THE Country Women’s Association’s (CWA’s) annual Awareness Week runs until Saturday 13 September, with this year’s focus on food sustainability.
“This issue was really brought to the fore… at our State Conference, where there were two motions overwhelmingly endorsed by delegates,” CWA State President Tanya Jolly said.
”The first was the national Food Donation Tax Incentive motion, and the other was that the association advocated for increasing public understanding of seasonal eating, highlighting the health, economic, and environmental benefits to consumers and local producers.”
On Friday 5 September, at their regular tearoom morning, CWA Port Macquarie displayed information and engaged members and guests in conversation about reducing food waste.
Port Macquarie Branch President Jill Adams said the CWA has “a long history of showing the value in learning how to prepare food at home and how to make the most of the food… in terms of storage options and strategies like preserving, particularly seasonal fruits and vegetables.”
Suzanne Strauh from Make a Difference Port Macquarie was invited to speak to members and guests.
“At M.A.D. we create a little bit of magic for our community,” she said.
”It’s not just about a hot meal and conversation.
“Our team provides dignity, a sense of family, and companionship for our friends in Port.”
In August, M.A.D operated 37 activities, involving 195 volunteer hours.
It meant that locally 845 adults and 23 children were fed.
With the help of OzHarvest, M.A.D. receives around 50kg of rescued food each week.
“Food is precious,” Ms Strauh said.
“By reducing waste, supporting organisations like OzHarvest, and backing local heroes such as M.A.D., we ensure more people are fed with dignity.”
By Pauline CAIN
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