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The Foodbank Fruit & Vegetable Program
Why it matters
Right now, millions of Australians are struggling to put food on the table, and at worst skipping meals or going whole days without eating.
The rising cost of living means more people are turning to food relief, and they’re needing support more often.
At Foodbank, we believe everyone should have access to good food, no matter their situation.
Last year alone, we sourced the equivalent of 92 million meals. But the need is still greater than the supply.
How it works
Our National Produce Program allows the whole horticulture industry and supply chain to donate much needed fruit and vegetables to families who are doing it tough. Annually fruit and vegetables account for more than a third of our total volume, which is crucial for the communities we support.
In addition to helping provide nutritious fruit and vegetables, this program also provides the fruit and vegetable industry with a viable and sustainable option for managing waste and products that may be out of specification, helping to reduce the amount of edible produce unnecessarily going to waste or landfill.
With a Foodbank in every state and territory and a presence at each state wholesale market, donating fruit and vegetables to Foodbank is easy!
- Grower wants to donate produce to Foodbank
- Foodbank provides produce bins to the farm
- Produce is transported to Foodbank from the farm
- Produce is proudly distributed throughout Australian communities to help those in need.
- Non spec produce not accepted by retailer distribution centre
- Nominate to donate to Foodbank
- Produce is transported to Foodbank from the Retailer DC
- Produce is proudly distributed throughout Australian communities to help those in need.
Frequently asked questions
We work proactively with our donors, industry partners and supply chain partners to raise awareness and help make Foodbank front of mind should a product or produce be:
- surplus
- not to specification
- incorrectly labelled
- rejected from wholesalers
- rejected from retailers
- Over or under temperature
- Over or under-ripe
- Over or underweight
- Blemished or damaged
- Incorrectly labelled
- In incorrect or faulty packaging
- Damaged pallets
- Over supplied
Fresh produce donations must be free of breakdowns, mould or rot and be within their best before or use-by date.
- One-off product donations
- A regular donation of a defined quantity at a set frequency, determined by the donor
- A seasonal donation that lasts for the season
- Anytime you have a product available, for whatever reason
- Supporting your industry: You can be confident that your fruit and vegetable donations go to people who need a helping hand in your community.
- Foodbank is a registered, not-for-profit charity organisation with DGR status. All donations to Foodbank can receive a Tax Donation Receipt for the weight and description of the good donated.
- The process is simple, transparent and fulfilling.
Did you know?
For every kilogram distributed, $43 of social, environmental and economic value is experienced.
For every dollar invested, $5.67 of social, environmental and economic value is experienced.
Make a difference today
Join the Foodbank Fruit & Vegetable Program and help end hunger while tackling food waste.
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School Feeding Programs Supported
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Thank you
We’re incredibly grateful to all our fresh produce donors and supporters. You make it possible for us to provide a wide range of in-demand fruit and veg to people doing it tough. We couldn’t do it without you.
Our National Produce Program Partners
Industry Partners
