Hunger in Queensland

Close to 400,000 households experienced severe food insecurity in the last 12 months
Close to 700,000 households experienced food insecurity in the last 12 months
44% of Australia’s low-income households (earning less than $30,000 per year) are experiencing food insecurity.
Food insecurity is being felt more acutely in the regions (36%) compared to metropolitan areas (28%).
Food relief support from family and friends has dropped to 23% in 2024, compared to 27% in 2023.
Food insecure households increased in their awareness of where to seek food relief support to 47% in 2024 (vs 36% in 2023).
In 2024, 50% of severely food insecure households had adults not eating for whole days because they can’t afford food.
32% of all Queensland households are experiencing food insecurity.

FOODBANK HUNGER REPORT

Explore the facts of food insecurity in Australia

Research and Reports

We are Australia’s definitive source of information on food insecurity and food relief. We publish several reports throughout the year, all of which can be accessed here.

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Foodbank Hunger Report 2024

Now in its 11th year, the report reveals the widening gap between those managing to adapt to rising costs and those being left behind.

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Foodbank Hunger Map

This groundbreaking tool provides a detailed snapshot of food insecurity across Australia, offering unparalleled insights into the depth and scale of the challenge.

Food waste in Australia

Ending food waste plays a big role in ending hunger, and everyone has a part to play; from production, right through to the way that we as consumers choose to shop.