Hellers is proud to announce it has donated its two-millionth sausage for the Sausages for Schools initiative, it was sold at Pukekohe Intermediate on Wednesday, September 28.
“What would a good old-fashioned school fundraiser be without the sausage sizzle? It was awesome to sizzle up a storm at Pukekohe Intermediate and congratulate the lucky punter who got to eat that momentous two-millionth sausage,” said Leigh Hart, Chief sausage sizzler.
The initiative, which helps schools fundraise, started back in 2021 and has raised $4 million. Over 300 school fundraisers are supported annually, around 30 schools monthly.
“We’re delighted and grateful to Hellers for providing such a fantastic service to the country’s schools by supporting their fundraising activities. Schools rely on fundraisers to pay for all kinds of extras that would otherwise not get done, so it’s great to see Hellers’ community spirit in action, and the kids loved meeting Leigh,” said Rebekah Pearson, Pukekohe Intermediate Principal.
Primary and Intermediate schools can apply to Hellers, outlining their particular funding need. This could be anything from new equipment for camps, uniforms or rebuilding and upgrading environments. If Hellers can meet their needs they will supply sausages for the school’s sausage sizzle free of charge, which the schools can then sell for $2 each.
“We’re really proud to mark this major milestone as Sausages for Schools kicks back into action. It’s amazing to think about how many schools have benefited from the programme already and we look forward to providing many more sausages in the future for these important community events,” said Christine Cash, Hellers Chief Executive.
