Government scheme delivers just 38 of predicted 36,000 Covid food boxes to older Australians

Just 38 of a predicted 36,000 food boxes have been delivered under a $9.3m government initiative designed to deliver emergency food supplies to older Australians isolating throughout Covid-19.

The emergency food supplies program was announced at the beginning of April after the national cabinet had recommended self-isolation to those over 70 and amid supply shortages at supermarkets. At the same time, a $50m injection to fund 3.4m meals on wheels portions to 41,000 older Australians over six weeks was also announced.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/jun/05/government-scheme-delivers-just-38-of-predicted-36000-covid-food-boxes-to-older-australians

Customers shop for essentials at a Coles supermarket

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