With your help, we’ve created our program GROW – a new way to get more healthy food to communities across the state.
Click the video below to see how you’re helping to GROW the amount of food we supply to hungry communities every day.
Click the video below to join our CEO Dave on a virtual tour of our brand-new digs at 459 Kororoit Creek Road, Altona.
Superhero Foods® HQ is the perfect place to start. It’s an online hub packed with resources that make healthy eating exciting for children and families.
At Superhero Foods HQ, you’ll find nutrition lesson plans to help kids understand the importance of healthy food choices, healthy recipes that are easy to make and taste great and fun activities designed to teach nutrition in an interactive way
Whether you’re a parent, teacher or carer, these resources are free and ready to use. They’re ideal for holiday projects, rainy-day activities or simply encouraging kids to explore healthy habits in a creative way.
Visit superherofoodshq.org.au today and discover how learning about food can be fun, colourful and inspiring. It’s a great tool to keep young minds active while promoting lifelong healthy habits.
At just 11 years old, he’s already thinking about how to make the world a better place.
Through his school, Conor learned about the Citizenship Award and immediately knew he wanted to take part. He chose to focus his project on Foodbank WA.
The Citizenship Award gives Year 6 students in the Darling Range Learning Community the chance to show strong citizenship in one of three areas: self and family, school or community. Students select an area to create positive change, complete a small project and, by the end, make a meaningful difference while joining hundreds of past participants in this respected award.
Conor’s connection to Foodbank WA began during Covid. His parents saw a Facebook post about our branches running low on food because of panic buying. They decided to help, spending $20 at their local supermarket and delivering the food to our warehouse the next day. Since then, they’ve continued to support our Christmas appeals.
Conor also understands the importance of food on a personal level. He has a gastrostomy, a surgically inserted tube in his abdomen, and doesn’t eat like most people. This experience has given him and his family a deep appreciation of how vital food is.
Huge congratulations to Conor, who placed third in his school for his assignment, which you can see here.
Thank you to the Balfe family for raising awareness of food insecurity in our community. With young people like Conor, we know our cause will continue to be heard far and wide.
Hot weather allows bacteria to grow quickly, which means food can spoil much faster than usual. For families working hard to stretch groceries and make the most of every meal, preventing food waste is not just good for our health; it also saves money and helps reduce the amount of food ending up in landfill.
Perishable foods like meat, dairy, cooked meals and fresh produce should be refrigerated as soon as you return home. If you are collecting food hampers or shopping on a hot day, bringing along a cooler bag, lunch cooler or insulated backpack can help protect your food in transit. Don’t worry if you don’t have freezer blocks. Frozen bottles of water or even a bag of frozen veggies will work just as well to keep your shopping cool on the way home.
A handy guide is the “2-hour, 4-hour rule”:
Another great tip is to keep your fridge temperature below 5°C. If your fridge struggles in the heat, try storing bottles of cold water inside to help stabilise the temperature. Also avoid overpacking, cold air needs room to circulate. In the freezer, keeping it full actually helps it stay colder and run more efficiently.
Leftovers are great for saving money and time, but please remember they must be cooled safely. Divide large meals (such as rice dishes or pasta) into smaller shallow containers so they cool down faster. Place them in the fridge once the steam has gone, not hours later.
In summer, smaller, more frequent shopping trips (if possible) can reduce the pressure on fridge space and help avoid spoilage. If you have access to a phone or computer, technology can help too; setting reminders to check fridge temperatures, planning meals around what needs to be used soon, or looking up safe storage tips is easier than ever.
By taking small steps to store and handle food safely, we can help keep our families healthy, make our groceries go further and reduce unnecessary waste, especially during the hottest months of the year. Staying food aware is a simple way to care for our households, our wallets and the environment.
There’s pressure to buy presents, share food and have fun, all while juggling the everyday costs of living and fitting in the extras.
We believe no one should miss out on the joy of Christmas because of financial hardship. That’s why every year we team up with incredible people and corporate partners to ease the burden and bring a little cheer to those who need it most.
Here’s a look at some of the initiatives that made a big difference last Christmas:
Give a Feed was founded 13 years ago by Wayne Smith and Aaron Pitt, who partnered with Rotary and Foodbank to turn their vision into reality. Since then, this amazing initiative has raised more than $1 million and helped over 30,000 families enjoy a festive meal.
Each year, we work together to create a Christmas-themed hamper that feeds a family of four. Packed by volunteers and distributed by us, these hampers reach those most vulnerable in our community.
Last year’s hampers were filled with festive favourites like Christmas cake, custard, Plumrose tinned leg ham, shortbread biscuits, baked beans, canned vegetables, pasta, rice and even donated chocolate for an extra treat.
More than 2000 hampers were delivered across Western Australia.
Our amazing friends at Hawaiian continued their generous support through the Giving Box campaign. Shoppers at Hawaiian centres across Perth donated food and funds to help brighten Christmas for families doing it tough.
Centres including Claremont Quarter, Melville, Forrestfield, Victoria Park, Bassendean and Noranda collected food donations and offered tap-and-go options for cash contributions. Every donation helped us provide essential groceries and festive treats to those in need.
For the third-year running, Lakeside Joondalup’s “Kindness with Convenience” vending machines gave people a simple way to give back. With 30 different items to choose from – including a weekly grocery shop, baby essentials and literacy packs; donations started from just $5. A small gesture that made a big impact.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make these initiatives possible. Your generosity ensured thousands of Western Australians could enjoy a brighter, more hopeful Christmas.
The very happy guests enjoyed beanbag lounge seating, a medium popcorn, a non-alcoholic drink and admission to the heartwarming family comedy, Kangaroo, all covered by our wonderful friends at Lactalis.
For many, the night was more than just a movie; it was a truly special occasion. One guest shared: “I would just like to say a big thanks, it was our first time at the movies. Thank you for the memories.”
Another attendee expressed how meaningful the experience was: “First and foremost, I’d like to thank Foodbank and Harvey Fresh for the rare opportunity you gave myself and my support worker to get to see a movie. I rarely get to go to the movies as I can’t condone the cost of going, due to being on a Disability Pension and paying off my own home, with very limited funding. Secondly, I try not to use Foodbank too often as I believe there are others worse off than myself, but when I have done so, I am very appreciative of the help it provides me. Thank you once again for a very rare but enjoyable evening.”
We are so grateful to partners like Lactalis who help us create moments of joy for Western Australians doing it tough. It was more than a movie night; it was a chance to connect and share something special together.
Cooking together helps build confidence, encourages creativity and supports healthy eating.
The holiday period is a great chance to create something tasty together, help kids learn new skills, and even encourage them to try new foods – because they’re far more likely to taste it if they’ve helped make it. Kids love helping choose ingredients, mixing, tasting and creating their own meal ideas.
Each recipe includes stepbystep photos and simple instructions to make cooking enjoyable and achievable.
Here’s some ideas to get you started using food you may already have:
Where to Find More Recipe Inspiration
Try these great family-friendly recipe collections:
Teaching kids to cook is an important life skill, so why not use the holidays to get into the kitchen?
But when her husband injured his leg four months ago and was unable to work, everything changed. Leila, still breastfeeding her youngest, found herself managing the household on a single income – except now, there wasn’t one.
Rising grocery costs and limited options made even the basics feel out of reach. That’s when a family friend introduced her to Foodbank.
Getting a referral was a turning point. “It’s helped me so much. Especially the free fruit and vegetables, bread and all the other bits and pieces. A shop can last us two weeks” Leila said.
The cost-of-living crisis has hit hard, especially when it comes to meat. “Prices have gone up so much, and we only eat Halal meat, which is more expensive at supermarkets. At Foodbank, I can often find Halal brands, and that helps so much.” She also appreciates the canned goods, cereals and snacks; items that are usually expensive but essential for her growing kids. “We save so much.”
Even simple things like fresh fruit have become a luxury. “An apple used to be cheap, but now it’s so expensive. When I come here, my kids can have an apple or an orange; and even that feels like a treat. I want to see my kids eat what other kids eat and not be left out.”
Leila’s story is not unique. According to the Child Poverty in Australia 2025 report, almost a quarter of a million children have been plunged into poverty in just four years, a 33% increase. Today, more than 950,000 Australian children are experiencing food insecurity, poor housing conditions and limited access to education and healthcare. Single-parent households are among the hardest hit, with 36.6% living in poverty. Advocates warn that without urgent action, the number of children living in poverty could surpass one million this year.
Families like Leila’s are struggling to afford even the basics. Foodbank is bridging the gap, but demand is soaring. Every apple, every loaf, every box of cereal isn’t just food, it’s hope.
With one in three households struggling and severe cases rising, workplace giving is one of the easiest and most effective ways to make a lasting impact.
While each contribution may seem small, together they provide reliable support; putting meals on tables, stocking pantries, and ensuring families don’t have to choose between paying for food and other essential bills.
Setting up a donation to Foodbank WA is quick and straightforward. In most workplaces, it takes minutes via payroll or HR systems. Employees choose an amount, and the donation is automatically deducted each pay cycle; no extra costs, no reminders. Many employers match donations, doubling the impact and enabling Foodbank to help even more people access food.
According to the Foodbank Hunger Report 2025, severe food insecurity rose by 18% compared to last year. Families with children and renters are among the hardest hit, with many skipping meals or going whole days without eating. These figures highlight the urgent need for action.
As the new year begins, workplace giving turns good intentions into practical impact. Its generosity made easy – woven into working life – and a meaningful way to support Foodbank WA in creating lasting change.
Log in
