For Mary Ann, leaving a gift in her Will is a simple but powerful way to keep helping others into the future.

Mary Ann believes that when you find a cause close to your heart, you should “jump in”.

“I have been blessed my entire life with everything I have,” Mary Ann said. “I know there are so many people who have not had the opportunities I have had.”

That belief has shaped the way Mary Ann thinks about giving. For her, supporting Foodbank Queensland is a meaningful way to give back and help people who may be facing difficult times.

“Foodbank Queensland just seemed like an opportunity to give back some of my good fortune,” she said.

Mary Ann’s compassion is especially strong when it comes to children. She knows that food is about so much more than easing hunger in the moment. It can help a child feel included, ready to learn and able to grow.

“If a child does not eat properly, that little person cannot learn and grow as they should,” Mary Ann said. “They feel less than others and cannot strive for the future that others have.”

For Mary Ann, food can be the beginning of something bigger.

“I have always said that if they can eat, they can learn; if they can learn they can work towards a fulfilling career.”

That is why Mary Ann has chosen to leave a gift in her Will.

“I have no children of my own so leaving a gift in my Will was not a difficult decision,” she said. “It is just a matter of thinking where it will do the most good and Foodbank Australia is there for everyone.”

A gift in a Will is a deeply personal decision. It is also one of the most meaningful ways a person can continue caring for the people and causes that matter to them.

For Foodbank Queensland, gifts in Wills help ensure food and support can continue reaching Queenslanders facing hunger for years to come. Every gift, no matter the size, can help make a lasting difference.

By choosing to remember Foodbank in her Will, Mary Ann is helping create a future where more Queenslanders can access food when they need it most.

Her kindness is a reminder that a legacy does not need to be grand to be powerful. It simply needs to come from the heart.

Thinking about leaving a gift in your Will?

Leaving a gift in your Will is a personal choice, and there is no pressure to make a decision straight away.

Many people choose to look after their loved ones first, then leave a percentage or portion of what remains to a charity close to their heart.

If you would like to learn more about leaving a gift in your Will to Foodbank Queensland, our team would be honoured to have a confidential conversation with you.