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submitted 12 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

Yes Coles are price gougers and part of a duopoly so I hate recommending them.

But if the drop off part of things is a challenge at least there’s the option to use this.

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[-] [email protected] 3 points 10 hours ago

But if the drop off part of things is a challenge at least there’s the option to use this.

You can also just donate money (https://donate.asrc.org.au/donate). I don't know the pros and cons compared to a Coles delivery.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 10 hours ago

Yeah. There’s always that and it’s the better option, but thought if people prefer doing it this way they can

[-] [email protected] 1 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

Adding more organisations that do this (not an exhaustive list, TBA):

Crossway life care https://www.crosswaylifecare.org.au/get-involved/donate-food/

Kensington neighbourhood house (accepts both Woolies and Coles) https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=359752855777545&id=100066693486762

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