Bringing food relief closer to home

Specially equipped vehicles are stocked with pantry staples, fresh produce, and everyday essentials, travelling to designated locations such as community centres and local hubs. 

The concept of Mobile Foodbank was launched to overcome some of Western Australia’s unique challenges – the vast distances between towns, limited public transport options and the reality that many families’ experiencing hardship simply cannot afford the extra travel costs. By meeting people where they are, Mobile Foodbank not only removes these barriers but also helps to reduce the stigma often associated with reaching out for help. 

Originally built by our former Operation Manager, Steve Martin, who purchased items from Bunnings and fitted out the very first vehicle, our Mobile Foodbank concept was rolled out in the Perth metro area in 2019 with just four locations but due to demand grew quickly. Today, we have 30 metropolitan locations we visit and 21 regional locations, with more planned to be rolled out. 

In the last financial year alone, Mobile Foodbank helped to deliver just over 38,400kg of food to those in need across both metropolitan and regional locations to over 650 households a week, an increase of just over 16% than the year before. 

Today, our Mobile Foodbank continues to be a lifeline for thousands of Western Australians, ensuring that no matter where people live, they can access the support they need to put food on their tables.