Woolworths and Safeway - All profits today (Friday 20th) to Bushfire/Flood victims

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  cacbm on 22/02/2009 - 00:25

  I didn't know Woolworths is giving profit to bushfire/flood victims. I thought they simply are giving it to farmers.

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    GreenGuava on 23/02/2009 - 00:56

    Seems you are right. I too thought that it was to go to the bushfire victims. Oh well, at least it's going to people who need it.

    "Where does the money go?

    Some farming families are unable to pay for basic household bills such as groceries, fuel, rates and telephone and electricity services. All money raised will go to the Country Women's Association in each state for distribution to farming families in that state to help pay for these basic needs. The CWA is a national organisation that aims to improve the conditions for country women and children and tries to make life better for families in rural and remote Australia. The CWA will also distribute assistance grants to support rural communities in the rebuilding of social infrastructure.

    A third of the funds will also be provided to Landcare because we still have a long way to go to drought proof farms. Landcare provides farmers with practical tools, skills and information to better manage their farming operations in a sustainable way."

    http://www.woolworthsbackingourfarmers.com.au/about/