Buy a pack and give back to drought affected farmers

Local business, Woodland Orchard is teaming up with a rural support organisation to help farmers in need.

Buy a pack and give back to drought affected farmers
Woodlane Orchard Assistant Manager Alan Schenscher and Rural Health Supports' Brett Smith. Photo: Woodlane Orchard.

A local agribusiness is helping bring delicious meals made and locally produced into the hands of families doing it tough.

Woodlane Orchard is teaming up with Rural Business Support to bring comfort to drought-impacted farming families across South Australia.

Woodlane Orchard turns surplus and second-grade produce, purchased straight from farms, into eco-conscious, shelf-stable meals.

Being a farmers daughter herself Woodlane Orchard owner, Kelly Johnson, remembers times when they were doing it tough.

"My heart goes out to families at the moment who are going through (the drought)," she said.

Ms Johnson didn't have much money to give herself but she knew through her business she might be able to help out where she can.

Each $50 pack includes:

  • Apricot Curry
  • Chow Mein
  • Savoury Rice
  • Apricot Rice Pudding
  • Apple Slices
Each pack includes an assortment of savoury and sweet dishes. Photo: Woodlane Orchard

The whole process is done through Rural Business Support who collect the packs and distribute them.

"This gives Rural Business support something concrete to hand out to families," Ms Johnson said.

"Everything in that box is made from surplus produce, putting dollars into farmers hands in the first place.

"So we're putting the food back to the farmers... it's sort of a farmer to farmer project," she said.

Farming families and rural small business owners concerned about the season
are encouraged to connect with Rural Business Support for free, confidential,
and independent financial counselling, contact 1800 836 211.

Pay It Forward Farmer Pack - Donate to a Farmers Family | Woodlane Orchard AU
Woodlane Orchard is proud to be partnering with the Rural Business Support Relief Fund to deliver warmth, nourishment and hope to farming families across South Australia.The Pay It Forward Farmer Pack includes four hearty, shelf-stable meals — lovingly created with local ingredients. Every pack donated becomes a lifeline for a family under immense pressure — facing long-term drought, rising input costs, and the emotional toll of trying to hold on through yet another hard season.What’s included:· Apricot Curry· Chow Mein· Savoury Rice· Apricot Rice Pudding. Snack ApplesBy purchasing this pack, you're not only supporting sustainable, local farming — you're also placing a nourishing meal into the hands of a rural family, doing it tough.Your donation will be delivered directly to Rural Business Support, whose team of Rural Financial Counsellors are working with over 900 farming families right now. These meals will bring not only nutrition but also a powerful message: we see you, we value you, and we’re here to help.Thank you for paying it forward. Together, we’re keeping farming families farming — and standing by the small businesses and communities that support them.
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