-- Coles has launched its first Community Food Relief Appeal with SecondBite and Foodbank, giving customers a new way to help provide more meals to Australians facing food hardship. The Appeal builds on Coles' longstanding food rescue program which to date has donated the equivalent of 377 million meals to Australians who need it most. “Through these longstanding partnerships, Coles has helped provide the equivalent of 377 million meals. This Appeal builds on that contribution and gives customers and suppliers another way to help put more meals on Australian tables.” Key data from The Food Relief Report:An estimated 3.6 million Australians experienced food hardship for the first time in the past six months.