Foodbank Pantry expands choice and consistency

Traditionally, the range of products available through food relief can change depending on donations. While donated food remains at the heart of what we do, we’ve been working to create greater consistency for our clients. 

The Foodbank Pantry is made possible through targeted funding that allows us to purchase key staple items. By complementing donated food with carefully selected pantry essentials, we can offer more than 50 items every day across our branches, creating a more consistent and predictable experience for clients. 

The expanded Foodbank Pantry means people can visit us with confidence, knowing many of the everyday essentials they rely on are more likely to be available when they need them. 

It’s about more than just having food on the shelves. 

It’s about providing dignity, choice and a more predictable shopping experience. We know that being able to plan meals and household budgets is important, particularly as many Western Australians continue to face cost-of-living pressures. 

We’re also broadening our range to better reflect the communities we serve. Alongside pantry staples and household essentials, we’re introducing more culturally relevant foods into our branches. One recent addition has been kangaroo tail, a food that holds cultural significance for many households. 

By increasing both the number and variety of items available, we’re helping ensure our shelves better meet the needs, preferences and traditions of our diverse client base. 

The growth of our Foodbank Pantry is another step towards creating a food relief experience that offers greater choice, consistency and respect, ensuring clients can access the food and groceries that work best for them and their families. 

Published on 9 November 2026.