A new hub for hope in Dalyellup

A printed architectural rendering of a modern Foodbank building is displayed on a wooden easel outdoors.

We are excited to share that construction is now underway on our new Foodbank WA hub in Dalyellup.

This is an important milestone for food relief in the South West and a big step forward in bringing more support closer to home for local communities.

The new purpose-built hub is being delivered by Perkins Builders and represents an $8 million investment in the region.

Once complete, the hub will bring food relief together with wraparound support services in one welcoming location. Alongside access to affordable food, clients will be able to connect with mental health support through Youth Focus and financial counselling through the Financial Wellbeing Collective.

Demand for food relief across the South West continues to grow. At our Bunbury branch, the average number of daily clients increased from 167 in March 2025 to 190 in March 2026. That is a 14 per cent rise in just one year. Over the past year alone, the Bunbury branch distributed more than 647,000 kilograms of food, the equivalent of 1.1 million meals across the region.

The Dalyellup hub has been designed with dignity, choice and wellbeing at its heart. Food stress is rarely just about food. People often need support across multiple areas of their lives and this hub will make it easier to access that help in one place, close to where they live.

The project has been made possible through strong collaboration with government, corporate and philanthropic partners. Nearly $5 million has been committed by the State Government, including funding from Lotterywest, the Department of Communities 2030 Fund and a newly announced $2 million grant. We are investing $1 million in the project, with further generous support from Minderoo through Telethon, the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation, Chris and Tia Ellison, the Belarusian Association, Southern Ports and the Shire of Capel.

Located close to public transport and nearby shops, the Dalyellup hub has been carefully designed to reduce stigma and create a positive, welcoming experience for everyone who walks through the doors.

We are proud to see this project taking shape and look forward to sharing more updates as construction progresses. This hub will play a vital role in strengthening food relief across the South West and helping ensure food is within reach for Western Australians doing it tough.