b'Class actsof kindness.Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School (PEGS) have been donating food and other essential items to Unitings Food For Families programfor over a decade.For the school, teaching students about the need in the local community and the currentOver the Christmas periodcost-of-living crisis has been an important we received more thanpart of their education.A big part of this program focuses on educating2500 boxes 2500 the students about how many more people areand 700 bags boxesseeking relief than they ever have before, says overthe schools Chaplain, Janet. for the program. Many students are surprised. Its just so beyondThis equates to overtheir lived experience. Food is something that they45 tonnesabsolutely take for granted.The students have wholeheartedly embraced theof food, valued at overprogram. Several students have even been given$212,902.297mthe opportunity to visit Unitings emergency relief (ER) centres. Thats enough grocery Its been quite educational, shared one of boxes to reach double the students, Sunita. We went down and sawthe height of theone of Unitings ER centres and it was reallyeye opening. EurekaFor many students like Olivia, participating intower.Food For Families has demonstrated that one can make big, tangible impacts through small acts of kindness.Ive learned that it actually does make a difference, shared Olivia. You might thinkoh its just one can, but for someone that Fundraiseone can actually means a lot. with us.Over the last 3 years alone, PEGS has collected 170 boxes of food and essential items for familiesIf youre an individual, family, school, and individuals in need.workplace, congregation or community I think Food For Families is a great program andgroup who would like to participate ina great cause, shared another student, Ethan. IFood For Families, please visit our website highly encourage all students and other schools toto learn more.take part. Everything counts, everything matters. foodforfamilies.org.auGet involved, its not difficult, added Olivia.It doesnt take much to be kind and do something like this.10 Supporter Newsletter Autumn 2025'