{"id":25092,"date":"2025-12-05T15:01:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T04:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodbank.org.au\/?p=25092"},"modified":"2025-12-09T13:33:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T02:33:31","slug":"northern-star-resources-expands-its-reach-with-foodbank-through-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodbank.org.au\/northern-star-resources-expands-its-reach-with-foodbank-through-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Northern Star Resources Expands its reach with Foodbank through WA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Northern Star Resources\u00a0<\/span>expands its reach with Foodbank through WA<\/span> <\/font> <\/h1> <\/div>
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Northern Star Resources has extended its community investment footprint across WA, starting with the remote communities of Wiluna and Leonora and right up to the Pilbara with a separate project.\u00a0 <\/h4> <\/div> <\/div>

Both initiatives will provide culturally appropriate food to vulnerable communities which have been struggling for many years with food insecurity, due in part to the vast travel distances required to deliver food and the cost-of-living crisis.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>

Starting closest to home, the partnership will facilitate expansion into Wiluna and Leonora which\u00a0will build on existing partnerships with AngloGold Ashanti, Murrin Murrin Operations, and Genesis Minerals to support communities across Leanora, Laverton and Mount Margaret in the Goldfields region which has already had demonstrated, measurable impact.<\/span> <\/p>

This expanded support will see Northern Star Resources<\/a>\u00a0increase current sponsorship by\u00a0$50K over two years which will enable us to deliver culturally appropriate food and hygiene support to vulnerable households in Wiluna and Leonora, in collaboration with local charity partners. The project sees us moving away from the traditional hamper style approach the region has seen in the past and provides individuals choice of products they need promoting dignity-based access which improves community wellbeing and strengthens local capacity.<\/span> <\/p>

Northern Star’s investment will directly respond to the glaring issue of food insecurity, particularly among Aboriginal families and low-income households in the Goldfields region which have limited access to fresh and culturally appropriate food; face social isolation, especially among elderly and remote residents, and those facing almost out of control cost-of-living pressures and rising health-related issues by delivering targeted food relief, hygiene support and community engagement programs. <\/p>

Northern Star\u2019s commitment to Community and Regional Resilience, Health and Wellness, and Indigenous Advancement is further reflected in another project in Port Hedland in the Pilbara region. <\/p>

It has long been known that food security is a persistent problem in the Pilbara region. Expansive distances create a huge barrier for food relief and food availability, not to mention that the cost of a basic food basket can be up to 26% higher in remote areas<\/b>.\u202f \u202f <\/p>

Thanks to vital funding of $17K from Northern Star Resources, and in collaboration with Bloodwood Tree<\/a>, we will be able to provide culturally appropriate food needed by the community at lower prices. TGE<\/a> (one of our generous transport partners) have in principle agreed to support the freight costs of dry goods, making this project even more impactful. <\/p>

These alliances means that together we can enhance the existing food relief services provided for at-risk Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals in Port Hedland. <\/p>

Bloodwood Tree have placed their first order with us and expect to have it delivered ahead of the festive season. The items will be tailored to the nutritional and cultural needs of the local community<\/b> and will benefit the community by addressing food insecurity head-on. There are also plans to expand the range to chilled products <\/p>

The sponsorship from Northern Star will match the value of Bloodwood Tree\u2019s food purchase, effectively doubling the quantity of food available for distribution for individuals and families struggling with food insecurity. <\/p>

The community benefits include direct and targeted food provision to improve the wellbeing for families experiencing hardship and support for Bloodwood Tree\u2019s existing wraparound services, including monthly community BBQs, nutrition education and culturally sensitive outreach. <\/p>

The initiative will also strengthen local partnerships and trust-based relationships between local service providers and the community. <\/p>

This initiative is a testament to Northern Star\u2019s commitment to long-term, values-driven community investment and delivers tangible outcomes that improve the health, dignity, and resilience of the Port Hedland community. <\/p>

Thank you Northern Star Resources, our Kalgoorlie Branch sponsor, together we can make a difference to the many vulnerable people across our wide state.\u00a0 <\/p>

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