Metro Trains has made a $100,000 donation to Foodbank Victoria which will provide 200,000 meals to Melbournians who need assistance.

Metro employees were asked to nominate a charity to receive the donation with Foodbank Victoria coming out as the top choice.

The donation recognises the challenging conditions many Melburnians face each day with the rising cost of living.

Metro Trains colleagues who nominated Foodbank Victoria had the opportunity to visit the facility and hear from the people who work every day to help people in Melbourne who need food assistance.

Metro Trains CEO Raymond O’Flaherty says, “This was a donation led by our people. Foodbank Victoria strongly aligns with our values to support Melburnians who are doing it tough right now due to the rising cost of living.

“Metro is proud to support Foodbank Victoria to provide assistance to thousands of community members doing it tough.”

Metro Trains Compliance Manager Michelle Jones nominated Foodbank Victoria to receive the donation.

“I have been lucky enough to have volunteered at the Yarraville warehouse several times now with the local legends who keep those pallets stacked and the trucks loaded with basic necessities.

“Foodbank does a phenomenal job feeding Victorians every day when so many can’t afford to feed themselves.  I have the utmost respect for Foodbank Victoria’s CEO Dave McNamara, the Foodbank staff and volunteers – a bunch of unsung heroes.”