And if you purchase one from Metro Petroleum Perthville on Wednesday, or any food out of the hotbox, the money will be donated to the Perthville Development Group (PDGI).

This is the third year that the local petrol station will be running an Australia Day fundraiser and part-owner Ramu Metpally said it's their way of giving back to the community.

The total amount from each hot or fried food sale will be donated to the PDGI and put towards local events such as the Perthville Village Fair.

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"This business we are running only because of the community support ... All of the locals are always supporting us," Mr Metpally said.

Metro has also run a barbecue in previous year, but it won't take place this year due to COVID concerns.

A donation box will also be on the front counter for customers wanting to make a donation without purchasing food.

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"Any voluntary contributions from any customers we'll be happy to accept," Mr Metpally said.

PDGI publicity officer Tiffany Leahy said they are extremely grateful for the contribution given the lack of funding over the past few years due to COVID.

Between the Village Fair being cancelled and building issues with the hall, Ms Leahy is hoping this is the start of a better year.

"It's a huge contribution and support for the group given the support's been so limited over the past couple of years," she said.

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"It will go a long way in supporting the group again.

"It goes into community events - the plan will be to have the Perthville Village Fair again this year - as well as the general day-to-day maintenance and our hall we have.

"A huge thank you to the team at Metro; it's a real privilege to have their support."

Metro's proceeds last year went to the Perthville Public School and the year before that were donated to the local Rural Fire Service.

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