Generous donation

New Foodland owners support local Foodbank

Sethia Group of Companies chairman Ben Sethia has a pretty simple plan now that he has taken over Foodland Mount Gambier Central – run a successful business and give back to the community.

That foundation has already been laid with the new owners handing over donations last week to the local Foodbank branch. “We have come to Mount Gambier and it is an amazing town,” Ben said. “Foodland is a really good brand in South Australia and so we wanted to get involved, re-energised the brand and the store. There’s definitely a lot of potential.”

Based in Melbourne, Ben and his team were in Mount Gambier last week to make the generous donation from the company that has interests in property, finance, education, retail and health. “We wanted to start out by giving back and that’s why we handed over the food, groceries, health related products, toiletries and we knew about Foodbank from its national profile and we are happy to help people who are helping the disadvantaged in the local community,” Ben said.

Regional Branch Manager Lynne Neshoda was overjoyed to receive the Foodland donation. It is fabulous to have local support like Foodland donating their products to Foodbank SA in Mount Gambier,” Lynne said. “We are seeing a huge increase in people seeking assistance as the cost of living is ever increasing. “We thank them for their generous donation and wish them well as they open their new store.”

Foodland Mount Gambier Central is having an official opening weekend on June 3 and 4 so keep an eye on their socials for more details.