Where to get food assistance in WA

Do you need food or help to afford groceries? From the moment you arrive, our team will be here to make things easy and ensure you feel genuinely welcome and supported.

Respect and compassion guide everything we do, and we’re here to make your experience at Foodbank a positive and enjoyable one.

You’ll need a referral to get started. It’s a simple process, and there are two ways you can begin.

Get a referral with a free call

To get a referral, you can free-call The Emergency Relief and Food Access Service on 1800 979 777. It’s open 9.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday (closed on public holidays).

The call takes about 20 minutes and will involve a few basic questions.

When you come to collect your referral at Foodbank WA, you’ll need to bring some form of ID to confirm your address and details.

Get a referral through a charity partner

To get a referral, you can also find a charity in your area using

our Find Food tool or
the WA Connect – on the website, click on “I am looking for assistance”. Select “Food” in and enter your suburb. Click search for a list of charities in your area that might be able to help you.

Tough times can happen to good people

Seeking support might feel daunting at first but remember that lots of people and families access emergency food relief in Perth and WA when times get tough. Using these services can help you stay healthy and strong when life gets challenging, so reaching out is a sensible step.

How to visit Foodbank WA

You can visit us at one of our branches at Perth Airport, Peel, Bunbury, Albany, Kalgoorlie or Geraldton, listed at the bottom of this page. Our Mobile Foodbank also visits many suburbs in Perth and regional locations to provide community food support.

In Perth, public transport access is available from Bus Route 294 via High Wycombe Station. We are closed on weekends and public holidays. 

If it’s your first-time visiting Foodbank WA, then this shopping guide will help you know what to expect.  

What to bring

For your first visit please bring your referral letter and current photo ID. We accept referrals printed, emailed or on your phone. Please also let us know if you have a voucher.   

We’ll give you a card you can show at our branches or Mobile Foodbank. This card is for you only, so please don’t lend it to anyone. You’ll need to show your Foodbank WA card every time you shop.   

Handy tip: Remember to bring some shopping bags or boxes for putting your groceries into your car. 

What’s it like to shop at Foodbank?

Our shop is like a low-cost supermarket. The food and groceries are in aisles and there’s a large selection to choose from. You might not see the same variety as a supermarket, but we always have the staples like pasta, rice, meat, and fruit and vegetables.  

When you’ve finished shopping, go to the checkout and a volunteer will sort your groceries to weigh them. You can pay by EFTPOS. Please note we do not accept cash.

Download our Shopping Guide

Please remember

Children must be supervised at all times 
Shoes, shirts and pants must be worn
Follow the directions of our staff and volunteers 
Respect our staff and volunteers who are providing a safe environment for everyone
Holiday hours of our branches may vary–see below

Holiday hours

Please note that our holidays hours vary and we don’t generally operate on public holidays. Please reach out to us via phone or email to confirm our opening hours for any upcoming holiday period.

Useful links 

For more information and help to find food assistance in WA, please call us on 08 9258 9277 or email info@foodbankwa.org.au.

Reach out to us

Looking for help with food near you? Here’s where you’ll find our Foodbank WA locations, as well as our Mobile Foodbanks.

Foodbank
Perth

23 Abbott Road
Perth Airport WA 6105
P: 08 9258 9277

Open Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 3.00pm. Regular and holiday hours for the branch and Mobile Foodbank service may vary. Please reach out to us via phone or email to confirm our opening hours for any upcoming holiday period.