Adelaide United were busy in the community in the month of December, giving back to those who needed it most around the festive period.
Foodbank – ‘Share what you CAN’
On Wednesday, 5 December, Adelaide United players Mirko Boland and Kahlia Hogg helped support our Charity Partner, Foodbank, for their Christmas Food Drive – ‘Share what you CAN’. There were several Food Drive locations across Adelaide. Boland and Hogg were present along with Foodbank volunteers at the Victoria Park location on Fullarton Road as people drove past and donated non-perishables on their way to work in the morning.
The Food Drive initiative also extended to our Round 8 Hyundai A-League match against Melbourne City. Fans attending the game were encouraged to donate coins and various items of canned foods and pastas at stations on Holden and Manton Streets. Foodbank was able to provide more than 2,375 meals from the $990.15 raised and the 198kg of food donated.
If you want more information about how to donate click here: https://bit.ly/2QysFKI
IGA Christmas Hampers
Adelaide United players and staff together with our Premier Partner, IGA, packed Christmas Hampers for those doing it tough at Metcash’s distribution headquarters on Tuesday, 11 December. Isaías, Craig Goodwin, Michael Jakobsen, Ken Ilsø, Nathan Konstandopoulos, Emily Condon, and Georgia Campagnale gave up their time to lend a helping hand, packing in excess of 100 hampers.
The Big Issue’s Sporting Sales Challenge
Ben Halloran and Taylor Regan were out selling The Big Issue’s special Christmas edition magazines and 2019 calendars worth $9 and $10 respectively on the corner of King William Street and Rundle Street, in front of Haigh’s Chocolate. The pair sold a few copies of each during the specified time, with the proceeds going towards vendor activities such as fortnightly breakfasts and magazine launch.
December community visits:
Anglicare Community Xmas celebrations – 4 December – Ryan Strain
One Culture Adelaide High School – 5 December – Scott Galloway and Carlo Armiento
Clapham Primary School – 11 December – Michelle Heyman and Meleri Mullan
Kick on the Pitch, presented by hit107 after our Round 8 match vs Melbourne City and Round 11 Wellington Phoenix
Adelaide United Open Training Session – 19 December – Marden Sports Complex
IGA and St. Vinnies Christmas Hamper Giveaways – 19 December – Kilburn: Nathan Konstandopoulos, George Blackwood. Elizabeth: Lachlan Brook
One Culture Blair Athol – 20 December – Apostolos Stamatelopoulos and Isaac Richards
Junior matchday volunteers for January
Hyundai A-League Round 11 vs Wellington Phoenix – Para Hills
Hyundai A-League Round 12 vs Melbourne Victory – Port Adelaide Pirates
Hyundai A-League Round 16 vs Central Coast Mariners – Adelaide Olympic
Special thanks to all clubs for their assistance on matchdays.
Player appearance requests:
Adelaide United recognises the importance of playing an active role within the community and is committed to assisting to the growth of local organisations. The majority of Adelaide United player appearances are undertaken at local schools, junior clubs and Adelaide United events.
To request a player appearance request head over to our community section on our website.
