Bakery franchise Brumby’s has estimated its generous franchisees have contributed bread worth more than $10 million to charitable organisations over the last year.

The 280 outlets in the franchise chain regularly bundle up leftover loaves for soup kitchens, homeless shelters and local charity groups. Rosies street vans and The Salvation Army are among the organisations which have benefited from the donations.

Kevin Waite, managing director at Brumby’s, says “Brumby’s has a long history of donating bread to our communities because we bake fresh every day and therefore often have excess loaves at the end of trade.”

Franchisees are encouraged to support the local community, he says.

“I am extremely proud of our franchisee community for donating more than $10 million worth of product in just one year.

“It’s a sustainable solution to having leftover stock at the end of the day and provides much needed assistance for those who are less fortunate in our community.”