By Shamsiya Hussainpoor
Cockatoo CFA capatin, Marcus Harris has expressed his gratitude after the fire brigade received a generous $2000 donation from the local IGA – a contribution made possible through IGA’s ‘MyIGA’ loyalty program.
“We’re extremely grateful for the ongoing support from our local Cockatoo IGA,” Mr Harris said.
“These donations are essential for us and can be used for a variety of things, including purchasing equipment, funding training resources, or even covering costs for community events.”
The MyIGA is a loyalty points program that allows customers to accumulate points with their purchases, which can either be used for personal shopping or donated to local community groups.
Mr Harris said the Cockatoo CFA has benefited from this initiative for many years, with IGA consistently supporting local volunteers.
“We’ve been receiving donations like this for as long as I’ve been here, which is around 10 years,” Cockatoo CFA captain said.
“It’s been a long-standing relationship, and it really helps us with our operations and events.”
Cockatoo IGA owner Nathan Pasco highlighted the impact of the store’s program.
He said the donation for 2023/24 year was base on local shoppers choosing to donate their MyIGA points to the CFA.
“The points donated by our customers are added up throughout the year, and we then convert those points into a cash donation to local community groups,” Mr Pasco said.
“For the 2023 and 2024 year, the CFA received over $2000.”
Mr Harris encouraged the community to continue supporting the program, urging locals to sign up for MyIGA and nominate Cockatoo CFA when donating their points.
“If you shop at IGA, signing up for the program and selecting the CFA to receive the points is an easy way to give back to the community,” he said.
The ongoing support from Cockatoo IGA holds a strong relationship between local businesses and volunteer organisations. ensuring essential services like the CFA continue to thrive.
