Coles last week kicked off a national fundraising campaign in partnership with Hospitals United for Sick Kids, raising funds to support children in hospitals across Australia.

The campaign will see Coles donate 50 cents from every Cucina Matese pasta variety product sold in Coles supermarkets and on Coles Online to Hospitals United for Sick Kids, up to a maximum of $150,000.

The funds raised will support projects and initiatives delivered by one of eight hospitals, foundations and paediatric services that Hospitals United for Sick Kids partners with nationally. These initiatives include purchasing state of the art medical equipment, upgrading kids' spaces in hospitals and expanding 'Hospital in the Home' services.

Coles has an ongoing partnership with Hospitals United for Sick Kids, also raising funds through its Mum's Sause range year round. 50 cents from every Mum's Sause product goes to charity, and customers can also support the cause by purchasing a $2 donation card at the checkout during the two-week campaign.

Coles ambassador Michael Weldon, who helped create the range of Mum's Sause pasta and pizza sauces, said, "The Mum's Sause range is particularly close to my heart and one that I'm incredibly proud to have been a part of from the beginning."

Since its launch in 2019, Mum's Sause has helped to raise more than $7 million for Hospitals United for Sick Kids. The funds raised in this year's Hospitals United for Sick Kids campaign will support various initiatives across different states and territories in Australia.

"Coles is delighted to have partnered with Hospitals United for Sick Kids for over five years to help support sick kids and their families in their time of need," said Sally Fielke, a representative from Coles.

Nicky Bowie, another representative from Coles, said: "This year's fundraising campaign at Coles enables more Australians to support Hospitals United for Sick Kids by making small changes to their shopping, like choosing a Mum's Sause pizza sauce or a Cucina Matese pasta."

In addition to Coles' contribution, Coles suppliers Swisse Wellness and Arnott's will also be supporting the campaign by donating 50 cents to Hospitals United for Sick Kids when customers purchase selected products.

The campaign runs until Tuesday, 23 April 2024.