Hi guys, 

I’m Nate & I’m 11 years old. I go to Mandurah Baptist College & my mission this year is to raise awareness/funds to help Bridge Builders an awesome local charity who helps so many in our community. I’m currently head boy at my school & when I got asked this year what I want to do with my leadership it was to do something good with my position. When we found Bridge Builders (with a little help from Councillor Amber Kearns) I knew this was my calling. I volunteer every Thursday with my Mum, Nans, Pop, my sisters & my friends Shiloh, Ned & Cooper. I can’t imagine going home on the weekend to no food in the pantry, this is the sad reality for lots of kids in the Peel region. I’m on a mission this year to do as much as I can to help them. My dream goal would be to feed two kids for an entire year & do to an epic cereal dominos drive at my school. Please if you can spare any loose change for hungry local kids it would make my year. 

Thanks, 

Nate May 

Childhood hunger is a harsh reality affecting too many children in our community. Many kids rely on school breakfast clubs as their primary source of nutrition during the week, leaving weekends a time of uncertainty and hunger.

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"The kids are excited to receive their backpack every Friday. They like to go through it and see what new goodies they have. 

There is often food in the backpack I wouldn't buy at the shops myself but its good to see the kids trying new things and enjoying them. 

Thank you for supporting us through tougher times :-)." (Parent of Backpack Recipient)