Before COVID-19, food insecurity was a daily reality for tens of thousands of West Australians. However, the pandemic has caused further strain on many individuals with reports finding that in 2020, 31% of food insecure Australians were accessing food relief at least once a week as opposed to the 15% in 2019.

This year, James House and Cumberland House once again decided to support the Foodbank, driving a Secondary School can-drive and raising funds with a Market Day. Thanks to a fantastic team effort, students greatly surpassed our goal with an astounding 1360 non-perishable cans PLUS raised $1550 to donate - what a fantastic testimony to the LJBC community's giving nature.

A shout-out to Mrs Keen’s 7B1 Connect class for raising the most cans. A special thanks also to the James and Cumberland Student Councillors who drove this campaign and proved that wherever there is a human in need, there is an opportunity for kindness and to make a difference.

Thank you to every student and staff member who supported this very important and worthy cause!

Anmar van der Westhuizen & Nola Hebiton

Head of James & Cumberland House