Could one Chef help us keep up with rising demand?

Chef Roland with Compass Group Aus at Foodbank WA.

When Chef Roland stepped into our Community Kitchen, we knew we were in good hands.

Thanks to our good friends and partners at Compass Group Australia, we welcomed Roland on a one year secondment to work alongside our own fabulous Chef Melissa.

This support could not have come at a better time. Our meals have never been more popular and demand keeps growing. 

Roland brought with him a wealth of experience from his work with Compass Group Australia, where he provided catering and food service to a range of clients from schools to mine sites. His calm leadership and practical skills were felt from day one. He helped Chef Mel prepare meals, guided volunteers with safe cutting techniques and food safety and supported our corporate groups so they could confidently get involved.

With Roland by Chef Mel’s side, our Community Kitchen could increase weekly meal production by more than 800 to 1,000 meals. That meant our output grew from roughly 2,500 meals a week to close to 3,500. This is a huge lift that helps us get more nutritious meals into our branches across Western Australia.

One of the most memorable moments was when we received a donation of half a kangaroo carcass. Roland took on the challenge with enthusiasm. He prepared, skinned and cooked a beautiful kangaroo stew that filled the kitchen with rich aromas. When the supplier dropped in to try it, they loved it. We sent the stew out to our branches, and the feedback from customers was incredible.

Beyond the food, Roland fitted into our team straight away. He worked closely with volunteers who said they enjoyed learning from him and appreciated how he made our Community Kitchen feel supportive and welcoming. He always asked how he could help us achieve our goals each week and he meant it.

This partnership with Compass Group Australia shows what’s possible when organisations come together with a shared purpose. With Roland’s support, Chef Mel can now keep up with demand and we can continue providing meals that make a real difference for people doing it tough.

Stories like this remind us that every skill and every set of hands helps fuel our mission. We are so grateful to Compass Group Australia for their generosity and to Chef Roland for bringing heart, expertise and energy to our kitchen. 

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Your team working side by side, sleeves rolled up, laughter in the air and knowing that every box you pack and every meal you prepare will go to someone who needs it most.

That’s the power of Corporate Volunteering at Foodbank WA. 

Right now, more than 370,000 Western Australians are going without regular meals. 

Behind every number is a person, a family, a story. We need your help to change that.

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Choose from hands-on experiences like:

Corporate Volunteering is more than a team-building day. It’s a chance to live your values, inspire your staff and become a Foodbank Hero.

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Caleb first joined us two years ago as part of his Mission with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Back then we knew him as Elder, a young person full of enthusiasm who brought warmth and energy into every space he worked in.

When his Mission finished, Caleb didn’t step away. 

He continued volunteering with us, showing the same commitment to helping Western Australians doing it tough. His positivity and willingness to help wherever needed made him a valued and trusted part of our team.

At the end of last year we were pleased to offer Caleb a paid role as a Storeperson. He worked with us two days a week through to the end of January, helping us through an incredibly busy period. His support was a big part of how we kept things moving for our branches and our customers.

Now we are into February and heading towards March, and although his paid role has wrapped up, Caleb hasn’t stopped. He is back to volunteering, showing up with the same steady presence that makes a real difference to our warehouse team. His willingness to keep helping, even after his contract ended, speaks volumes about who he is and why so many of us enjoy working alongside him.

We are grateful for everything Caleb has contributed over the past two years, from his Mission service to his volunteer work. And we are even more grateful that he continues to stand with us as we support Western Australians who need a hand.

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We are committed to helping our partners provide nutritious food to individuals and families in need across Western Australia.

Our Foodbank Pantry program gives you an easy and affordable way to offer essential items directly to the people you support. It helps you stretch your resources further so you can help more people, more often.  

How it works

You can choose from more than 40 staple products and place your order online or by phone. There is no minimum order, so you can choose exactly what your organisation needs. You can collect from your local Foodbank WA branch or arrange delivery where available.  

Why establish a Foodbank Pantry 

A Foodbank Pantry gives you consistent and convenient access to a wide range of products. This includes staples, protein, personal care and household items, all chosen based on feedback from our partners and our clients. You’ll always receive items with full shelf life and benefit from our strong relationships with major manufacturers. These partnerships mean we can offer sustainable and competitive pricing, helping your organisation provide more support, more widely. We also offer help with ordering, logistics and advice on running your pantry effectively.  

How to get started 

  • If you are already a registered charity partner, simply complete the order form. It is designed to help you understand the full cost of your order.
  • If you are not yet registered, you can sign up and learn more at foodbank.org.au/wa/who-we-help/charities/.
  • Once your order is ready, organise pick up or talk to us about available delivery options.

For more information, reach out to your local Foodbank WA branch.

Together, we can get food to those who need it. Thank you for partnering with us and helping us work towards our vision of healthy food for all, because it is a basic human right

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At Foodbank WA, we believe healthy food is a basic human right. 

Every day we feed, educate and advocate to make sure every Western Australian has access to the food they need.

Our work not only supports local communities, it also plays a vital role in helping Australia deliver on key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

No poverty and zero hunger

We provide food and groceries to everyday Western Australians who are experiencing food stress, including during natural disasters. In FY24 we provided more than 9.3 million meals, ensuring support reaches families, individuals and communities when they need it most. Our School Breakfast Program helps over 25,330 students start their day with a nutritious meal, giving children the best chance to learn and thrive.

Reduced inequalities

Our services reach regional and remote communities across Western Australia. Through our branches, Mobile Foodbanks, volunteers and charity partners, we make sure people facing barriers to access are supported with dignity and respect. We connect people to wider supports and offer nutrition education that empowers households to build healthier and more resilient futures.  

Responsible consumption and production

Reducing food waste is at the heart of what we do. In FY25 we rescued 4.3 million kilos of surplus and imperfect food that would otherwise have gone to landfill. Less than 5% of the food we source ends up as waste thanks to our quality checks, our Community Kitchen and partnerships with local farmers and RichGro, who turn remaining scraps into fertiliser. This work significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and supports a circular food economy across Western Australia. 

Partnerships for the goals

None of this is possible without strong partnerships. We work with growers, manufacturers, retailers, community organisations, donors and thousands of volunteers to create meaningful environmental and social impact. With a demonstrated Social Return on Investment of $5.68 for every dollar invested, we are committed to transparency, ethical governance and long term, sustainable change.

Together, we are building a more sustainable, equitable and resilient Western Australia. With your help, we can continue to get healthy food to those who need it, reduce waste and strengthen communities for generations to come. 

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A warm, hearty meal can make a difficult day feel a little lighter. 

Our Community Kitchen has been doing this for years, transforming rescued ingredients into affordable, nutritious meals for people across Western Australia.

Last year, our team produced 52,230 fresh and frozen meals, adding to the half a million meals made since the kitchen first opened. 

These meals are available through our branches and our Mobile Foodbank so customers can pick up something wholesome, comforting and ready to heat.

We’re excited to share that our ready-made meals now have their own identity, a brand that reflects the heart and care behind every dish.

Introducing MADE. Created by The Brand Agency, MADE stands for Meals all day, everyday. The concept captures what our meals have always been about, taking simple ingredients and turning them into something nourishing.

MADE celebrates the love and skill poured into every recipe, from our dedicated chef to our incredible volunteers who help produce thousands of meals each week. Made with care, made with purpose, made to share.

Access to affordable ready-made meals can often be the difference between someone skipping dinner or sitting down to something warm and satisfying. MADE makes it easier to offer families and individuals a quick, healthy option with no extra burden on household budgets or cooking facilities.

You’ll now see the MADE brand across our branches and Mobile Foodbank. The meals inside the packaging remain the same nutritious, hearty dishes our customers know and value. The new branding simply helps us tell the story better, highlighting the care and community behind every container. 

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Every week, our Geraldton team opens the doors with one goal, to make life a little easier for families doing it tough. 

Recently, they received a beautiful handwritten letter that reminded us just how meaningful that support can be. 

Courtney, a local mum, shared how shopping with Foodbank WA has given her some much needed breathing space. It helps her nourish her children without the constant stress that rising living costs bring. She told us the support she receives helps her parent more calmly and confidently and gives her the chance to be more present with her kids.

For Courtney, the experience is about much more than groceries. She described the relief of walking into a space filled with kindness and smiles, even on the overwhelming days. Our Geraldton team’s warmth and patience have become a bright spot in her week, sometimes the only day she gets out of the house.

“You all do such an incredible job and we are so grateful. Foodbank day is one of the top highlights of my week. The work you do is so valuable and you’ve all had a very meaningful and lasting impact in our lives.”

Messages like this mean so much to us. They remind us why our teams, volunteers and supporters show up every day. It is not just about providing food, it is about offering dignity, connection and hope.

To Courtney, thank you. Your words have lifted our whole organisation. Your courage in reaching out reflects the strength we see in so many families across Western Australia.

And to our Geraldton team, this letter is a testament to your compassion and the safe, welcoming space you create. You truly make a difference. 

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The team were warmly welcomed by farmer Damien, Jo and Curly Sue the farm dog. They introduced us to Brownes Dairy’s community program where thousands of students take part in free school tours each year. These tours help children learn where milk comes from, why it is good for us and how it forms part of a healthy diet. 

The tour included a short video called From Moo ToYou showing how milk is sourced from dairy farms in the South West, collected in tankers and taken to Brunswick where it is processed. From there it is packaged at the Balcatta facility before heading to supermarkets and onto our tables.

Farmer Damien explained how milk is made safe to drink and talked through standardisation, homogenisation and pasteurisation and the rigorous testing that happens from farm to packaging. It was a great reminder of the huge amount of work that goes into producing the dairy foods many of us enjoy every day.

The tour continued in the production facility, with strict food safety measures, including PPE, hygiene protocols and the specialist equipment in action keeping products safe and fresh.

One of the highlights was visiting the innovation kitchen where the team took part in taste testing the new range of yoghurts and had fun guessing the flavours before seeing the packaging.

The team also had the chance to see the fast paced production line where different products are filled, sealed and packed ready for shelves. Seeing how quickly everything moves behind the scenes was fascinating.

The tour finished with Belinda the cow. Some of the team even tried their hand at milking which brought plenty of laughs and made the experience extra memorable.

It was a fun and informative visit that not only deepened our understanding of dairy production but will help strengthen the way we talk about nutrition in our programs and classrooms. 

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Our nom! Kids Kitchen has had an incredible few months, bringing the joy of cooking to children across Perth. 

We believe every child should have the chance to learn to cook and enjoy healthy food. That belief sits at the heart of our nom! programs, and it is why we have created this newest initiative within our suite of nom! programs.

During the January school holidays, our nom! Kids Kitchen took pride of place at Westfield Booragoon’s Nourish Nook. 

Children rolled up their sleeves and stepped into the role of little nom! chefs, making simple and nutritious snacks with the support of our team of nutritionists. Each child received their own recipe card to take home and a special nom! chef hat, a small touch that made the experience even more memorable.

The two morning sessions focused on making Crazy Corn Dip served with fresh vegetables. In the afternoons, the mixing bowls came out again for our Atomic Apple Crumble. Both recipes are long time favourites and designed to be fun to make, tasty and lunchbox approved. The recipes follow the Australian Dietary Guidelines, which means parents can feel confident that the recipes and skills learnt support healthier eating at home and in the lunchbox.

These workshops build on the success of our nom! Kids Kitchen at the Perth Royal Show in 2024 and 2025, where hundreds of children had the chance to get hands on with fresh ingredients. We saw the same excitement at Booragoon, with kids proudly tasting their creations and discovering new flavours along the way.

We all know that healthy eating habits start early. When children learn to cook and prepare simple meals, it sets them up with skills that last a lifetime. Our nom! Kids Kitchen isn’t just about cooking, it is about fun, confidence, and showing young people that healthy food can be enjoyable and easy to make.

We are grateful to every family who joined us and to the partners who helped make these workshops possible. We look forward to welcoming even more little chefs into our nom! kitchen as we continue to grow this fun and meaningful program. 

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At Foodbank WA we believe everyone should have access to healthy food. 

Yet every day there are Western Australians going without. 

Last financial year we provided over 9.3 million meals to people in need through our charity partners and schools, but the demand for food relief remains high. That is why support from our community and champions like Robbie Bonsall matters so much.

A swimmer with purpose

Robbie is an elite Perth based swimmer who competes internationally for Bahrain. He has been swimming competitively since he was 9 and has already achieved impressive results, including 12th in the 10 km Hong Kong World Cup and 2nd overall in the 10 km at the Australian National Open Water Championships. Last year he was part of the winning team in the Rottnest Channel Swim.

This year Robbie is taking on his biggest challenge yet. He is entering Champions of the Channel and tackling the Rottnest Channel Swim solo for the first time. To prepare, he trains 9 swim sessions and 2 gym sessions each week. It is a huge physical and mental test, and he wants it to mean something for people doing it tough.


Why Robbie is swimming for Foodbank WA

For Robbie, this swim is about more than the finish line. He has always wanted to help those in need and believes every Australian should have access to basic necessities like food. He believes no one should go hungry. We share that belief.

We provide food and groceries to people who struggle to afford them. We deliver nutrition education and advocate for those who experience hunger and food insecurity. More than 353,000 Western Australians are going without regular meals. It should not be this way. Support from people like Robbie helps us reach more families, more individuals and more communities that need a hand.


Turn Robbie’s determination into real impact

Robbie is using his solo crossing to raise funds for Foodbank WA through his personal social media and a dedicated fundraising page. Every dollar raised will help us provide more nutritious food to people who are doing it tough.

You can turn his training and determination into real impact.

Donate to Robbie’s fundraiser today and help us provide more meals for Western Australians in need.

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Park for a Purpose driving change in WA

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Park for a Purpose driving change in WA

We say thank you from our Perth branch

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We say thank you from our Perth branch

Step into the kitchen: Meal Makers returns this August

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Step into the kitchen: Meal Makers returns this August

Peel Thunder Charity Game Day delivers 100,000 meals for the Region

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Peel Thunder Charity Game Day delivers 100,000 meals for the Region

Government House open day 2026

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Government House open day 2026