Bunnings' snags increase in price after 15 years – here's why!
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Aussies everywhere are feeling the effects of rising living expenses and skyrocketing prices for basic goods like groceries and fuel. This time, though, the target was a beloved weekend tradition.
For the first time in 15 years, Bunnings is raising the prices of its famous sausage sizzles, following an extensive wave of feedback from community groups.
Let's admit it – a trip to Bunnings on the weekend would not be complete without participating in one of the store's famous "sausage sizzles."
For several years now, these events provide a platform for charities, community groups, and other non-profit organisations to raise money for their causes.
However, due to rising prices, even staples like snags, bread, and onions, those groups are reporting a significant decrease in what they're left with after the grill is turned off.
As with most grocery items, the price of sausages, bread, and onions has gone up, which is what caused the price increase. Credit: 9News.
On Saturday, July 23, the price of a snag will go up from $2.50 to $3.50, so those of you who have been looking forward to one may have to dig a little deeper into your pockets.
But don't worry, folks, because the price of a drink will stay the same at $1.50, and you'll still have the option of getting onion added for free.
And because the funds raised are donated to the organisation that is in charge of running the sizzle, you can rest assured that the extra dollar added is at least going towards a worthy cause.
More than a hundred community organisations informed Bunnings that rising supply costs had affected their fundraising efforts, which led to the price increase.
In an interview with the Herald Sun, Bunnings managing director Mike Schneider said, "The inflationary environment has certainly meant that many of our community groups have come to us and asked for this change."
"It's been an incredibly difficult couple of years with the lack of fundraising opportunities and the pressure on community group services and support continues to be a growing need in our wider community."
The sausage sizzle, he explained, will always be a community-led initiative. They listened and came up with a solution that they hope will help groups raise as much money as possible while still giving customers an easy way to help their local community.
The profits from the price hike will continue to go to charities and community groups. Credit: NCA NewsWire/Jenny Evans.
Over the course of the last five years, Bunnings has been a part of efforts to raise more than 140 million dollars for charitable organisations all over the country.
Mr Schneider continued by saying, "We understand very much the really important role the humble snag plays in the community’s psyche. And undoubtedly any change in price, particularly in the current environment, is something that is going to gather some level of attention."
"It’s a pretty simple recipe – it’s a snag, a bit of bread and some sauce and onion to taste…"
"But what it does is really help raise much-needed funds for local community groups – whether it’s the local school or sporting club or to do something in the community."
What are your thoughts, folks? Do you mind that the cost of your favourite snag has increased by one dollar? Or is it entirely reasonable in your opinion? Tell us what you think in the comments!
For the first time in 15 years, Bunnings is raising the prices of its famous sausage sizzles, following an extensive wave of feedback from community groups.
Let's admit it – a trip to Bunnings on the weekend would not be complete without participating in one of the store's famous "sausage sizzles."
For several years now, these events provide a platform for charities, community groups, and other non-profit organisations to raise money for their causes.
However, due to rising prices, even staples like snags, bread, and onions, those groups are reporting a significant decrease in what they're left with after the grill is turned off.
As with most grocery items, the price of sausages, bread, and onions has gone up, which is what caused the price increase. Credit: 9News.
On Saturday, July 23, the price of a snag will go up from $2.50 to $3.50, so those of you who have been looking forward to one may have to dig a little deeper into your pockets.
But don't worry, folks, because the price of a drink will stay the same at $1.50, and you'll still have the option of getting onion added for free.
And because the funds raised are donated to the organisation that is in charge of running the sizzle, you can rest assured that the extra dollar added is at least going towards a worthy cause.
More than a hundred community organisations informed Bunnings that rising supply costs had affected their fundraising efforts, which led to the price increase.
In an interview with the Herald Sun, Bunnings managing director Mike Schneider said, "The inflationary environment has certainly meant that many of our community groups have come to us and asked for this change."
"It's been an incredibly difficult couple of years with the lack of fundraising opportunities and the pressure on community group services and support continues to be a growing need in our wider community."
The sausage sizzle, he explained, will always be a community-led initiative. They listened and came up with a solution that they hope will help groups raise as much money as possible while still giving customers an easy way to help their local community.
The profits from the price hike will continue to go to charities and community groups. Credit: NCA NewsWire/Jenny Evans.
Over the course of the last five years, Bunnings has been a part of efforts to raise more than 140 million dollars for charitable organisations all over the country.
Mr Schneider continued by saying, "We understand very much the really important role the humble snag plays in the community’s psyche. And undoubtedly any change in price, particularly in the current environment, is something that is going to gather some level of attention."
"It’s a pretty simple recipe – it’s a snag, a bit of bread and some sauce and onion to taste…"
"But what it does is really help raise much-needed funds for local community groups – whether it’s the local school or sporting club or to do something in the community."
What are your thoughts, folks? Do you mind that the cost of your favourite snag has increased by one dollar? Or is it entirely reasonable in your opinion? Tell us what you think in the comments!
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