Thank you for the yummy food that you gave to my breakfast club. Your food has helped me to learn and become smart at school. - Sarah
6 66 4 5 43 Foodbank at a glance Total kilograms re in 2015/16 33M Estimated value of food $200M Increase on prior year Total meals 2015/16 60M 16% Charities supplied 2,400 Meals per day 166,000 supplied 500
WHY IS BREAKFAST SO IMPORTANT? Breakfast has long been proclaimed as the most important meal of the day. The Dietitians Association of Australia confirms that it is important for everyone to eat something nutritious each morning to replenish carbohydrate stores and re-fuel for the day ahead. It provides energy and leads to higher intakes of essential nutrients such as carbohydrate, dietary fibre and certain vitamins and minerals. Longer term, eating breakfast regularly is associated with lower levels of obesity and chronic conditions such as coronary heart disease and diabetes. Breakfast is also critical to mental function. Having a meal at the start of the day improves alertness, concentration, visual and thinking abilities, mood and memory, helping to avoid the fuzzy feeling that is an indicator that the brain is starving for energy. For this reason breakfast has been linked in numerous studies to improved literacy and numeracy skills in school children. In a survey conducted by Foodbank amongst Australian schools with breakfast programs, there was an overwhelming belief that ensuring children aren t hungry contributes to the attendance of students as well as their overall physical and mental health. The schools also believed overwhelmingly that their breakfast programs contribute positively to student relations with staff and the broader community. Breakfast has long been proclaimed as the most important meal of the day.
I had no idea so many people were going hungry in Australia and knowing that we could help be a part of the solution makes me proud to host a Big Breakfast. - Jen
MAKING YOUR BIG BREAKFAST HAPPEN Whether you re a first time host or a seasoned pro, here are some great tips to make your breakfast a success! SET THE DATE The official date for Big Breakfast is Friday 16 October. But you can hold your event anytime during October. Just remember, the more notice you give to your guests, the better. CREATE AN EVENT PAGE If you haven t already, set up your personal event page at nfp.everydayhero.com/au/ foodbank-nsw. You can personalise your page with photos and messages, and share it with friends and colleagues. INVITE GUESTS Invite as many people as you & your venue can handle. Don t be afraid to use your connections. Contact guests through text, email, a phone call, or your event page. EMPLOYER SUPPORT You can download a letter to ask for your employer s support and even for them to match the donations at: bigbreakfast.org.au USE SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook is a great way to promote your big breakfast. You can set up your event page, invite your friends and post pictures from the day. Twitter and Instagram are great as well. Be sure to use the hashtags #bigbreakfast and #foodbanknswact SEND A REMINDER As your event date approaches, send out several reminders to your guests SHARE THE WORKLOAD Try to share the workload. Don t be afraid to ask for help from family, friends and colleagues. The more people that pitch in, the better your event can be. HAVE SOME FUN Turn up the fun with a few games or a theme. See below for a little inspiration: GAMES Guessing game Guess the number of cereal pieces in your Nutrigrain box Spill It See how many types of breakfast you can name in 30 seconds Beat the Boil Complete a challenge before the kettle boils THEMES The B Party Dress as something beginning with B High Tea Breakfast Add a touch of class Breakfast in the Park Make your big brekkie a picnic. SAY THANK YOU Thanking guests and supporters is the first step to gaining their support for next year. A personalised thank you email or a note in the mail works well! BANK YOUR FUNDS When it s time to deposit your funds, follow the instructions: - Just go to out online donation page and follow the prompts to donate. - If you ve done your fundraising online through Everyday Hero the funds will come to us directly..
Even if I don't get another meal during the day breakfast is the most important meal to me as it gives me energy to get through the day - Joyce
BAKED BEAN BREAKFAST BURGER WITH CHILLI-TOMATO RELISH by Simon Moss Ingredients (Serves 4) 2 cans SPC Baked Beans, drained 250g cooked potato, mashed 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 tablespoons chopped chives 100g grated cheddar cheese Salt & pepper Plain flour for dusting 1 egg mixed with 50ml of milk 200g of breadcrumbs Good quality burger buns Extra sliced cheddar cheese Aioli or mayonnaise Tomato Relish (See recipe below) Fried egg and bacon for each burger (optional) Combine the baked beans, potato, parsley, chives and cheese in a bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and portion into 180g balls. Mould the balls into pattie shapes, place on a plate and leave in the fridge to firm up for 30 mins. Coat the patties in turn with the flour, egg and milk mixture and breadcrumbs. Leave in the fridge to set for another 10 minutes. Method Heat olive oil in a saucepan to medium-hot. Once the oil is ready place patties in the pan and cook until golden brown on each side and hot in the middle. In the meantime, cook the bacon and eggs. To assemble the burger spoon the aioli on the bun and top it with the pattie, extra cheese, bacon, egg and chilli-tomato relish. Top with the remaining bun and enjoy!
CHILLI-TOMATO RELISH by Simon Moss Ingredients 1 can of Ardmona Rich and Thick Classic Tomatoes, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 brown onion, finely diced 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 2 small red chillies, sliced finely (Remove the seeds for a milder hit) 2 tablespoons soft brown sugar 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based saucepan. Add the onion with a pinch of salt. Once the onion is soft, add the garlic and chilli and cook for another 2 minutes. Method Now add the rest of the ingredients, bring to a simmer, turn the heat down slightly and cook for about 30 to 40 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if required. Serve the relish on your favourite burger or as a topping for steak or chicken.
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