Bunnings will lift the price of its iconic snag from $2.50 to $3.50 for the first time in 15 years, to help charities. Prices are set to rise from July 23, across 300 stores, as community groups struggle with the rising cost of ingredients. 9News MORE:
continues to hit Australians where it hurts - this time striking at a beloved weekend institution.
The sausage sizzles have been a feature of a weekend trip to Bunnings for more than 25 years, with not-for-profits, community groups, and charities using them as an opportunity to fundraise.But now, thanks to rising prices even on staples such as snags, bread and onions, those groups are saying there has been a significant downturn in what they're left with after the barbecue is turned off.
All the money raised goes straight to the group running the sizzle, so it's at least for a good cause. "The sausage sizzle will always be a community led initiative and we have listened and responded in a way we hope allows groups to maximise fundraising efforts, whilst still giving customers a simple way to support their local community."Lions Australia national membership chairperson Ann Eldridge welcomed the change.
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