Hello friends. A pinch and a punch for the first of the month!
Last night I went to the launch of an exciting new charity called The 2013 GIVVA FORK campaign.
During March, not-for-profit organisation Major Raiser is partnering with a number of Sydney restaurants to raise funds and awareness for the Word Food Programme, with a focus on providing children in Laos with school meals. Every dollar raised will provide four school meals to a child in need in Laos. Pretty impressive, huh?
During the event, held at Mad Pizza in Surry Hills, I chatted to founder Dominic Greenwood. He wanted to make a difference, in a way that’s easy and accessible for people. Hats off, I think it’s pretty impressive for a 25 year old to take such a big idea and run with it.
I was also thrilled to learn that Dominic and his whole family are vegetarians. Bravo, well done Greenwoods!
So here’s how it works:
- FORKAGE – at participating restaurants, you can pay a little extra on your bill
- GIVVA FORK – at participating restaurants or online, buy a GIVVA FORK for just $6 which will feed a child in Laos meals for one month
No spare time in March? Don’t live in Sydney? Never fear, you can donate online!
What an excellent excuse to eat out! Given how easy it is to get involved, I think it will really take off. And with luck lots of cash will be raised for the kiddies. So go on friends, get out there and get eating.
Great initiative! I’ll keep an eye out for cafes participating…I also want myself a red fork too.
They are orange! I think it would be great to have a whole set
What a great cause. I’ll have to keep an eye out for it at participating restaurants!
Oh yes Tina, you should! Check out their website, they have a list of sponsors and partners.
Fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing it, I will definitely have to keep an eye out for it!
It’s a great campaign to get behind – a great excuse to eat out!
This sounds like such a worthy cause Tara. I can’t see any restaurants that are close to me, but I might just buy a fork
What a great idea Nat!
such a great idea, i am going to participating restaurants this friday to purchase a few, going to spread the world around work too!
Excellent, thanks for helping to get the word out!