At a glance
- Company
- Ampol
- Location
- Australia
Key figures
- Donation per qualifying purchase
- 10 cents
People
- Kate ThomsonExecutive General Manager, Retail Australia
Products and programs
July 4, 2024 -- Ampol to consolidate 2024 community fundraising to two campaigns for three key Ampol Foundation partners.
In the months of July and November, Ampol's national Foodary retail network will collectively raise crucial funds for The Sebastian Foundation, The Smith Family and Surf Life Saving Australia.
Foodary stores across Australia will be allocated one of these three partners to ensure a broad base of contributions across the communities in which Ampol operates.
Backed by the generosity of our supply partners, 10 cents from every purchase of The Natural Confectionary Co and Sour Patch Kids (180-230g range), Ice Break (500ml range), Maltesers (60g box) and Pepsi-Schweppes (600ml range) at participating Ampol Foodary stores will be donated as part of the campaign.
Customers can also donate in-store at the counter or online.
Executive General Manager, Retail Australia, Kate Thomson said the revamped retail fundraising program aligns with the Ampol Foundation's support of youth education, community safety and mental health initiatives.
"We are proud to fundraise for our incredible Ampol Foundation partners The Sebastian Foundation, Surf Life Saving Australia and The Smith Family across July and November," Thomson said.
"This new approach highlights our commitment to having a positive impact on our communities and supporting all Australians in need.
"I'd like to thank our retail convenience staff and suppliers for their ongoing dedication to raising crucial funds for our Ampol Foundation key partners."
Monies raised from the Ampol Foundation fundraising program will go directly to The Sebastian Foundation's Open Parachute mental health program, The Smith Family's Learning for Life program, and to upgrade or replace vital Surf Life Saving Australia safety equipment in addition to water hazard education and training volunteer lifesavers.
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In brief
Ampol says its Foodary stores will run two fundraising campaigns during July and November 2024, supporting The Sebastian Foundation, The Smith Family and Surf Life Saving Australia. Participating outlets will be assigned one of the three organizations, with proceeds intended to reach communities where Ampol operates. For selected confectionery and beverage purchases, the company will donate 10 cents per item; customers may also contribute at store counters or online. Ampol says funds will support youth mental health services, educational assistance and lifesaving resources, including safety equipment, water hazard education and volunteer training. Executive General Manager, Retail Australia Kate Thomson said the revised program reflects the Ampol Foundation’s focus on youth education, community safety and mental health. The fundraising effort is backed by Ampol’s supply partners.
Key takeaways
- Foodary will conduct fundraising campaigns in July and November 2024 for three Ampol Foundation partners.
- Ampol says 10 cents from each qualifying purchase at participating stores will be donated.
- Customers can also give in stores or online.
- Funds are designated for mental health, education and surf lifesaving initiatives.
