Load Up for Common Good
As part of Ford Global Caring Month this September, Ford Dealers around the world are joining forces to help fight hunger and assist with disaster relief.
More than 5,000 Ford Dealers worldwide are each aiming to collect 100 kilograms of non-perishable food, combining for a goal of half a million kilograms of donations for local food pantries and not-for-profit organisations.
Ovens Ford is proud to continue our support of Open Door Neighbourhood House through this year’s Global Food Drive.
All food collected through Ovens Ford’s campaign will support Open Door Neighbourhood House to provide food to people and families who need it most via its foodshare program.
Help us fill a Ford
Throughout September, our Ford Transit Custom will collect donations at locations across Wangaratta, including Woolworths and Coles. Dates and times will be shared here and on Ovens Ford’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
Donations can also be dropped off at the Ovens Ford showroom at 62-66 Parfitt Rd, Wangaratta VIC 3677 during business hours.
Businesses, schools, sporting clubs and community groups can organise their own collection and contact Ovens Ford to arrange a pick-up.
Every donation can make a difference.
What can I donate?
We welcome unopened, in-date food and essential items, including:
- Canned fruit, vegetables such as tomatoes, soups, legumes such as baked beans, and fish such as tuna and sardines
- Cartons of long-life milk, juice boxes and shelf-stable juice
- Packets of dry pasta, rice, noodles, corn thins, rice crackers, Ryvita, Vita-Weats, breakfast cereals and oats
- Pouches of baby food, pasta sauces, soups, stocks and condiments
- Boxes of muesli bars, nuts, dried fruit and fruit cups
- Boxes of tea, coffee and hot chocolate, and tins of Milo
- Pantry staples such as flour, cooking oil, sugar, herbs and spices
- Spreads such as Vegemite and jam, supplied in non-glass packaging
- Pet food
- Toilet paper
- Women’s essential hygiene items
Gluten-free, dairy-free and other allergy-friendly products are especially welcome.
Please do not donate glass bottles, as these may accidentally break during collection or transport.