Foodbank Australia
Who are we?
Foodbank Australia collects unsaleable, surplus and donated food and grocery products from farmers, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and the public and distributes them to over 2,500 charities and community groups around Australia. The food goes to hostels, shelters, drop-in centres, school breakfast programs, home hampers and emergency relief packages for people in need.
Total food and groceries distributed in 2010/11:
21 million kilograms or 28 million meals or 75,000 meals a day
"We at the Salvation Army value partnerships, because it’s in coming together that we can make a difference. We really appreciate Foodbank and all the companies that support you to enable valuable donations to happen. Food is something that brings people together, it creates a connection point. It is not just about a donation of food, it is about lives being changed, hope been given."
Major Robbin Moulds, Salvation Army, Surry Hills
