Adapting in challenging times: supporting the community amid bushfire and pandemic

An episode of the Vital Conversations podcast, hosted by Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation, titled "Adapting in challenging times: supporting the community amid bushfire and pandemic" was published on April 9, 2020 and runs 18 minutes.

April 9, 2020 ·18m · Vital Conversations

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Summary

2020 has presented many challenges for our community; first the devastating bushfires and now the COVID-19 pandemic. Foodbank Victoria has been among the many charities responding to ensure that our most vulnerable continue to be supported and have access to healthy food. In this episode we talk with CEO Dave McNamara about how Foodbank has built an agile culture which has enabled it to adapt to these changing times. Now more than ever organisations like Foodbank need assistance and Dave suggests that listeners visit Ask Izzy, an online platform where you can contact your local foodbank or charity, to see what assistance may be needed.

Episode Description

2020 has presented many challenges for our community; first the devastating bushfires and now the COVID-19 pandemic. Foodbank Victoria has been among the many charities responding to ensure that our most vulnerable continue to be supported and have access to healthy food. In this episode we talk with CEO Dave McNamara about how Foodbank has built an agile culture which has enabled it to adapt to these changing times. Now more than ever organisations like Foodbank need assistance and Dave suggests that listeners visit Ask Izzy, an online platform where you can contact your local foodbank or charity, to see what assistance may be needed.

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