Business leaders have been cooking to raise money to provide 250,000 meals for people in need, with Northern Star Resources' Hilary Macdonald topping the fundraising table.
Western Australian charities offering support services are gearing up for a surge in demand as restrictions introduced to stop the spread of COVID-19 start to strain people's finances and mental health.
In an initiative led by the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA, the Western Australian resources sector has pledged $6.6 million to Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations, Foodbank WA and Lifeline WA.
Christmas appeals have received a mixed response in their calls for donations, however all charities report a significant increase in requests for their services.
HUNGER relief charity Foodbank WA has been named as a finalist in one of Australia's best-known environmental awards programs, the Banksia Environmental Awards, for its efforts to reduce food waste