A month-long campaign to raise awareness of food hunger is underway as Bendigo Foodshare launched its annual food drive.
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Bendigo Foodshare manager Bridget Bentley said the organisation has seen a 40 per cent increase in people at risk of food insecurity and hunger as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
"We're seeing food distress affecting an increasing number of people who aren't able to afford healthy food," Ms Bentley said.
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"December can be hard with the stress of Christmas and school holidays."
In partnership with Bendigo Toyota and local Woolworths, Coles, IGA and Bunnings stores, the food drive is seeking non-perishable staple items.
Pasta, rice, breakfast cereals and tinned fruit are among the items suitable for donation.
The community is encouraged to run their own food drive within their school or community group and can drop-off their goods at partner locations or Bendigo Foodshare, 2/43 Havilah Road, Long Gully, Monday to Thursday, 8am-1pm.
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