cannery, SPC Ardmona has offered to supply canned products at cost price, and if the Government is prepared to purchase a significant quantity, SPCA will donate an additional $250,000 worth of products to send to the Philippines.SPCA today contacted local Federal Member for Murray Sharman Stone and asked her to present the offer of fruit and vegetable products to Foreign Minister Julie Bishop.
SPCA managing director Peter Kelly said the food processor had heard that people affected by the typhoon were in desperate need of food and water.
"We have canned food in storage that is ready to go if our Federal Government is prepared to distribute this food as part of their aid package,'' Mr Kelly said.
"We've spoken previously about providing food as foreign aid instead of cash.
"For the benefit of people in the Philippines, I urge the Government to take this opportunity to put this initiative into action.
"Our employees stand ready to have our products prepared for shipping within 48 hours if the Government wishes to accept our offer to assist.''
Mr Kelly said the Goulburn Valley was home to a large community from the Philippines, some of whom worked for SPCA.
"Our thoughts are with our people who have families caught up in this tragic event,'' he said.
