With the help of our generous partners and sponsors, Brekkie in a Bag continues to deliver on its promise, helping the children of Australian farming families start the school day with a nutritious breakfast.
At its heart, this Aussie Helpers school breakfast program is about more than a morning meal. It’s about making sure kids across rural and regional Australia don’t have to start the school day hungry.
While the “bag” itself is a metaphor for the nourishment and care we provide, the hands that fill it are very real.
Today, we want to recognise the organisations helping Brekkie in a Bag and Aussie Helpers strengthen rural school nutrition in Australia and support farming families doing it tough.
The foundation: Sanitarium
You cannot tell the story of Brekkie in a Bag without starting with Sanitarium. They have been with us since the very beginning, acting as the bedrock of our breakfast initiative.
Through their unwavering support and the provision of nutritious staples, Sanitarium hasn’t just provided food; they’ve provided stability. Their long-term commitment has allowed us to grow from a small idea into a vital community lifeline. We are profoundly grateful for their belief in our vision from day one.
Expanding the circle: Welcoming our newest sponsors
As the need in our community grows, so must our circle of support. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome two new major partners to the fold: Refuelling Solutions and Pauls.
- Refuelling Solutions: Just as they keep industry moving, they are now helping to fuel our community. Their support allows us to streamline our reach and ensure that “brekkie” gets to exactly where it’s needed most.
- Pauls: A household name in Australian dairy, Pauls is helping us add that essential touch of freshness and quality to our morning offerings.
The power of generosity: Cargill Australia
We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Cargill Australia. Their generous support has provided a significant boost to our operations, allowing us to think bigger and act faster. In a time when many are feeling the pinch, Cargill’s investment in local food security is a testament to their commitment to the communities in which they operate.
Regional support in Central Queensland: Shell QGC
Shell QGC is a proud sponsor of the 2026 Brekkie in a Bag program, helping to provide nutritious breakfasts to students across the Boyne Valley & Gladstone regions in Central Queensland. Through this initiative, Shell QGC is investing in the health and future of the community’s young people and strengthening its connection to the regions in which it operates.
A word from the frontline: Tackling the irony
For those working on the ground, this support is more than just a line item in a budget—it is a lifeline. Aussie Helpers Projects Manager, Matt Shortus, sees the direct impact of these partnerships every day.
“These partners are a dream to work with, with their levels of support growing as the initiative continues to grow,” Matt says. “I hear stories almost daily of families who feed us, struggling to feed their own, and I am so grateful for the partners who help us tackle this ironic social issue.”
The ripple effect: Flow-on impact
The support from Sanitarium, Refuelling Solutions, and Pauls creates a ripple effect that changes lives:
- Dignity: Recipients feel seen and cared for by their broader community.
- Potential: A nourished student can focus, learn, and thrive in the classroom.
- Capacity: Families can redirect their limited resources toward other essential costs, like housing and healthcare, giving them the breathing room they need to move forward.
To our long-standing partners and our brand-new sponsors: Thank you. You aren’t just filling a metaphorical bag; you are filling our community with hope, one morning at a time.
