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Group of people at what appears to be Empty Stocking Appeal event, holding packaged food and baskets, with wine bottles and donated items on table
✓ The ExaminerCulture & Curiosity1 min read

One in three Tasmanians face food insecurity as Empty Stocking Appeal kicks off

The Examiner's Empty Stocking Appeal will raise $50,000. It helps struggling Tasmanian families deal with rising cost of living.

Northern Tasmania's Empty Stocking Appeal is now open. Organisers are targeting $50,000 to help families doing it tough.

Demand for charity support keeps rising in Northern Tasmania. A recent report found one in three Tasmanians dealing with food insecurity.

The Shine fundraiser is on November 28. It will raise money for four partner charities: Launceston Benevolent Society, City Mission, Salvos and Vinnies.

Disability support group NOSS Tasmania will volunteer. Their workers will get hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen.

Tickets are available at events.humanitix.com/shine-2026.

118th
Appeal number
50,000 dollars
Target amount
One in three Tasmanians
Food insecurity rate
November 28
Shine event date

Why it mattersOne in three Tasmanians are struggling to afford food. Donations help with emergency relief. They do more than government programs alone can give.

AustraliaTasmanian families facing cost of living pressures can access emergency support through the appeal. Community members can donate or attend the Shine event to help.

✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 4 h ago

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