As someone who grew up in a lower-SES household, I know firsthand how food insecurity can shape your childhood. At my school, we had something like a “Breakfast Club,” and I still remember the shame I felt walking in. That was 15-20 years ago. Imagine how much harder it must be for kids now, with the cost of living putting even more pressure on families.
It’s heartbreaking to hear stories like that of Máxime Manukau, Deputy Principal of Marayong Public School, where some parents feel they can’t send their kids to school because they can’t provide recess or lunch. Programs like Breakfast Club, run in partnership with Foodbank Australia, are more crucial than ever, giving kids the chance to start their day with a full stomach and the dignity they deserve.
This is why initiatives like the ABC’s end-of-year charity appeal, ABC Gives, are so important. By donating, you can help provide hope, stability, and a nutritious start for these kids.
📢 Tune in to ABC Radio’s Giveathon on November 20 via the ABC Listen app and join the effort: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp
💛 Donate to support this vital cause: https://abc.net.au/gives
Let’s do what we can to ensure no child has to feel the way I once did.
#ABCGives #CostofLiving #FoodInsecurity #BreakfastClub #TheFinancialStruggleIsReal
Everyone is feeling the pinch this year, with the cost of living particularly impacting families.
Deputy Principal of Marayong Public School Máxime Manukau has seen the impact food insecurity has taken on her community. Often parents won’t send their children to school as they cannot provide recess and lunch, she says.
Her school has partnered with Foodbank Australia to open Breakfast Club, a program that ensures every students starts their day with a nutritious breakfast.
You can help give hope and a full plate by donating to the ABC's end of year charity appeal, ABC Gives ➡️ https://abc.net.au/gives
Tune in to ABC Radio's Giveathon on November 20 on the ABC listen app ➡️ https://ab.co/ABCListenApp
#ABCGives #CostofLiving
