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Countdown had been donating food to local charities on an adhocbasis for some time. In 2011 we put a formal structure inplace, partnering with the Salvation Army to launch CountdownFood Rescue. This nationwide programme ensures that food thatcan’t be sold but is still fit for consumption is put to good use.We kick-started this ongoing programme in December 2011 withan $80,000 donation of food across all our stores nationwide.Since then, more than 110 stores have formally signed up withtheir local Salvation Army branch, and our Christmas appealraised more than $36,000 for people in need.The Food Rescue programme also supports our aim to have zerofood waste going to landfill by 2015.