Drought-affected communities benefit from Rainy Day at Bondi
Over $1,100 has been raised for drought-affected regional communities at a recent Rainy Day fundraiser, part of the week-long event Taste Orange at Bondi.
The fundraising breakfast, attended by NSW Minister for Primary Industries and Patron of Rainy Day, Ian Macdonald, and supported by NSW Farmers’ Association and Department of Primary Industries, was held at the Bondi Trattoria and featured food and cider from the Central West region.
Some parts of NSW have been experiencing drought for up to eight years, with a massive impact on families and rural communities.
Rainy Day fundraisers like this one not only help raise much-needed funds for drought-affected farmers, but also help bridge the gap that may exist between rural and urban NSW.
The Rainy Day fundraising breakfast in Bondi was held as part of Taste Orange at Bondi, a food and wine festival designed to showcase Central West food and wine products.
Rainy Day President Trudy Glasgow said the event attracted about 35 people who had the chance to learn about Rainy Day, and meet cider maker James Kendall from Orange.
"Bondi Trattoria owner Matthew Sen had generously donated the proceeds of the breakfast to Rainy Day, and we are extremely grateful to him for his generosity, and the support of those who attended," said Trudy.
"We also appreciate the ongoing support we get from Taste Orange and its members."