A new truck means more fresh food for Western Australians

A new Foodbank WA truck funded by a Lotterywest grant, parked outdoors and branded with Foodbank WA and Lotterywest logos

In 2025, more than 2.1 million kilograms of local food donations came through Foodbank WA’s branches.

That’s a huge amount, but with demand for food relief continuing to rise, we need to do even more.

Thanks to Lotterywest, we’ve added a new heavy rigid truck to our fleet.

This is the first of two vehicles funded through a Lotterywest grant that will operate in Perth and the South West. Each truck can carry up to 14 pallets of stock and travel an extra 750 kilometres per week to collect essential food for Western Australians doing it tough.

This generous support means we can collect more fresh produce directly from farmers and manufacturers. As our CEO Kate O’Hara explains, “Expanding our fleet with a new HR truck means we can collect more fruit and vegetables from growers, manufacturers and packers across Perth and the South West. This investment is vital to support our commitment to provide free fresh produce and meet the increasing demand for healthy food.”

Behind the scenes, our team works tirelessly to keep up with demand. For us, it’s not just about numbers, it’s about making sure no one goes hungry. With your support and Lotterywest’s generosity, we’re one step closer to that goal.