Thanks to Alcoa’s incredible generosity, every donation made on the day was matched dollar for dollar.

Alcoa then went one step further, contributing an additional $7,500, bringing the total amount raised to $49,569, almost 100,000 meals for the community, a tremendous result for the Peel region. 

The day also marked a memorable debut for Super Fruity, our much-loved mascot, who made his inaugural appearance at the game. He was quickly surrounded by excited kids eager for a photo and proudly took on official duties as part of the coin toss, much to the crowd’s delight. 

At the Presidents Club Lunch, Foodbank ambassador Leah shared her lived experience story, providing a powerful and grounding reminder of why days like this matter. Her courage and honesty resonated strongly with attendees and reinforced the importance of community coming together to support one another. 

Most importantly, every dollar raised will stay in the Peel region, where the need for food relief continues to grow. Over the past year: 

• Referrals for food assistance from charity partners increased by 25.55%, from 4,251 to 5,337 people, showing more individuals and families are experiencing food insecurity.
• Emergency Relief Vouchers rose by 52.3%, highlighting a sharp increase in people needing urgent, short‑term food support.
• Meatbank distribution increased by 55.07%, reflecting growing reliance on access to protein, one of the hardest food groups for households under financial stress.

A heartfelt thank you to Alcoa Australia, Peel Thunder Football Club, our dedicated volunteers, and every supporter who donated on the day. Your generosity is making a real, local difference for people doing it tough in the Peel region.