Demons fundraiser boosts charity

A GENEROUS donation from a local sports club will benefit residents at risk of food insecurity.

Feed Me Bellarine has received a $3,500 cash boost from the Portarlington Demons Football & Netball Club following a successful Ladies Day.

Demons social committee member, A Grade netballer, and event organiser Morgan van Leerdam said the club’s annual Ladies Day, held on June 17, was a resounding success.

“It was a really fun day,” Ms van Leerdam said.

“It was really exciting when we found out how much was raised on the day, given what is a small-scale event is having such a big effect on so many people.”

Approximately 80 people attended Portarlington FNC’s Ladies Day.

A total of 45 raffle and auction prizes went up for sale, with money raised from each ticket purchase.

The largest prize was the Bellarine Winery Tour for 10 people and a driver valued at over $500.

Feed Me Bellarine manager Samantha Harrison said the organisation is grateful to receive donation.

“Our food relief delivery service has increased this year, as has our market, most mornings at 10am we have a line that extends out the door,” Ms Harrison said.

“The funds will go straight into our operational costs, getting the food out to residents.

“We have smaller fundraisers happening every week, but we never expected this kind of result coming out of the Ladies Day event.”

To donate to Feed Me Bellarine, head to www.feedme.org.au