For many it only takes an emergency bill for necessities such as health care, or home repayments to result in going hungry. The ongoing impacts of COVID-19, rising costs of living including mortgage and rental stress, are all making it harder for many Queenslanders living week to week.

That's why ABC Radio Brisbane is supporting Foodbank Queensland for our ABC Gives donation appeal. At Foodbank, every $1 donated creates two meals, so however much you are able to donate, your money will go far. 

Tune in to ABC Radio Brisbane all day on Tuesday 29 November for Giving Day. We'll be giving live updates of our donations tally throughout the day, you can hear more about the incredible work that Foodbank Queensland does, and listen out for exclusive prize draws throughout the day.

Prizes include a private tour of the ABC, a Bradley portrait from our competition earlier this year and ABC prize packs! 

Help us reach our Giving Day goal of raising enough money for 241,000 meals, that's one meal for every child that went hungry in Queensland this year.

To donate online or read the prize draw giveaways, visit abc.net.au/qldgives. 

On Tuesday 6 December, join Evenings presenter Kelly Higgins-Devine for an evening of Christmas cheer! All proceeds raised will go to our ABC Gives partner Foodbank Queensland to help them feed families during the holiday season. 

Be part of the live studio audience for a night of music, entertainment and comedy including performances from The Buckleys, the Australian Army Band and Jenny Wynter. Plus have your questions ready for Trent Dalton who'll be taking part in an audience Q&A. 

There will also be some exclusive giveaways up for grabs on the night including tickets to see the Central Australian Aboriginal Women's Choir, QPAC's Spirit of Christmas, and a guitar signed by Lee Kernaghan. Don't miss out, book now.