Excess grain supports local charities

GRAIN cooperative CBH Group has found a novel way to link safety and philanthropy, donating $140,000 to six charities from the sale of grain forfeited by grower members.

More than 700 tonnes of grain was forfeited last harvest as part of the Harvest Mass Management Scheme, designed to ensure trucks are not loaded beyond safe levels.

The proceeds went to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Ronald McDonald House, St John Ambulance, Breast Cancer Care WA, Compassionate Friends WA, and Cancer Council WA’s Milroy and Crawford Lodges. 

CBH Group chairman Neil Wandel and chief executive Andy Crane presented the cheques at Ronald McDonald House earlier this month.

Mr Wandel said no grower liked to see any of their grain forfeited but it was made easier knowing that the proceeds would go to support organisations that sustain rural WA. 

The HMMS scheme was developed with Main Roads WA.