In a heartwarming display of community support and collaboration, Meat the Need has joined forces with Wakefield’s The Big Bake Up to provide a year’s supply of mince for those in need.
Meat the Need is a charity that connects farmers who wish to donate what they produce to families in need.
“We are extremely grateful to receive the mince, it’s a huge saving for us,” The Big Bake Up founder Melissa Woodhouse says.
“We are fortunate to receive donations of fruit and vegetables, but receiving donated meat can be trickier, so this is a massive help for our organisation.”
The Big Bake Up will use the mince to create meals made by the community that are available via local schools, ECE centres, organisations, and community groups. Recently the group began making single-serve meals, an addition to their existing family-sized meals.
Meat the Need supports food banks and community organisations across the country to make a difference in food insecurity in New Zealand. Their vision is that no one should go hungry or unnourished.
“We are so proud to have been able to support The Big Bake Up, the work they do in communities, and the beautiful difference they make in people’s lives through kindness during difficult times,” Meat the Need general manager Zellara Holden says.
“When unexpected things happen, there is nothing quite like food that provides comfort, a sense of togetherness, emotional support, and the connection that people need.
“It’s the generosity of other New Zealanders that makes what we do possible. A little bit donated to us goes a really, really long way, and in this case it truly is the collective that makes a difference.”
Zellara says that groups including The Big Bake Up do such important work, and they feel privileged to have been able to help.
Meat the Need is encouraging local farmers or individuals to assist them in helping the community by donating livestock, milk, or funds. Go here to find out more.
The Big Bake Up welcomes donations of fruit, vegetables or meat as well as helping hands for bake-ups and donations. Go here for more information.
