{"id":22355,"date":"2025-10-14T11:53:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T00:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodbank.org.au\/?p=22355"},"modified":"2025-10-14T12:03:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T01:03:13","slug":"bigger-than-the-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodbank.org.au\/bigger-than-the-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Bigger than the game"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bigger than the game <\/font> <\/h1> <\/div>
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Charity sports matches combine a magic mix of competition and generosity bringing together athletes and fans to raise funds for important causes in the community.\u00a0 <\/h4> <\/div> <\/div>

We have been nominated as the very lucky beneficiaries of two major events this month which prove that when a charity event unities communities through sport, magic happens.\u00a0 <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>

West Coast Eagles Million Meal Challenge\u00a0 <\/h3>

The West Coast Eagles Million Meal Challenge<\/a> which took place on Saturday, 3 May at Optus Stadium where the Eagles played against the Melbourne Demons. The Round 8 game aimed to raise $100,000 which would see the campaign reach its goal of providing a million meals to those who need it the most. <\/p>

This year, we were very lucky to partner with The McCusker Charitable Foundation to help us reach our ambitious goal of One Million Meals. <\/p>

In an extraordinary act of generosity, The McCusker Charitable Foundation announced that they would be doubling all donations made to this year\u2019s campaign. This meant that for every dollar donated, The McCusker Charitable Foundation would contribute an additional two dollars. For example, a $100 donation would become a total of $300. <\/p>

With the incredible support of the West Coast Eagles and the McCusker Charitable Foundation, an incredible $114,145<\/b> was raised which equates to more than an eye popping 228,000 meals<\/b>, helping us to reach our goal of providing a million meals to Western Australians struggling to make ends meet. <\/p>

Thank you West Coast Eagles and The McCusker Charitable Foundation for helping to raise awareness about food insecurity and to bring us over the million-dollar mark to help fight hunger in Western Australia. od insecurity and to bring us over the million-dollar mark to help fight hunger in Western Australia. We had just over 70 volunteers who collectively put in a huge 186 hours to bring this event to life. Thank you to everyone involved.\u00a0 <\/p>

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Peel Thunder Charity Game Day <\/h3>

The Footy fans were called upon to tackle food insecurity in the Peel Region by supporting the 2025 Peel Thunder Charity Game Day<\/a> on Saturday 10 May 2025, that raised vital funds and food donations for Foodbank Peel.\u00a0\n <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

For the second year, Alcoa<\/a> matched fan donations dollar for dollar \u2013 doubling the community\u2019s impact and providing essential groceries to individuals and families struggling with the rising cost of living. <\/p>

With Alcoa\u2019s support, an incredible $25,500<\/b> was raised which equates to 51,000 meals<\/b>. These funds will go directly to the Peel branch to provide more food and groceries to those who struggle to afford them. <\/p>

Thank you Alcoa, this critical source of funds means we can provide food relief in a way that is dignified and easily accessible. <\/p>

Thank you also to our 24 volunteers and staff who helped to make this event possible. <\/p>

Every event gives us the chance to raise vital funds and spread the word about how we\u2019re helping Western Australians doing it tough right across our state. <\/p>

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