Now, with Victoria in a state of emergency to help contain the virus’ spread, it’s not only the communities made vulnerable by fires and the economic impact of rebuilding who are hurting.

Meet some of the heroes helping us fight hunger and food waste.

Introducing our very own female Foodbanker, Morgan Deans - just one of the amazing women in food that we're celebrating as part of International Women's Day

We're getting to know some of the hard-working women that are helping us provide vital food relief to Victorians in need, just like Stephanie Corrigan, a sixth generation farmer at her family's business, Corrigans Produce Farms. 

For International Women's Day we decided to hit the road and get to know some of the women that are helping us provide fresh healthy produce to food insecure Victorians. 

This year we're celebrating International Women's Day by shining a light on some of the amazing women that we have the pleasure of working with here at Foodbank Victoria - just like second generation farmer, Tina Lamattina, and her daughter, Josephine Ingle.

We caught up with Catherine Velisha, Managing Director of Velisha Farms, to chat about her journey within the family business, life on the farm and how we can all support our local farmers and growers.

Meet Brian and Julie, a Sarsfield couple we caught up with at ADRA Bairnsdale’s bushfire recovery centre. ADRA’s just one of our 12 partners in the bushfire impacted regions, helping distribute Foodbank’s emergency hampers to communities in need. 

Tarneit P-9 College, in Werribee, enrols over 1,700 students and, for more than three years, School Breakfast Club has been an important start to the day. Around 80 students are served breakfast, four days a week.