Contact Foodbank Queensland

We look forward to hearing from you

Do you need help finding food relief? Or do you want to volunteer at one of our warehouses? Whoever you are, we’re looking forward to hearing from you.

You’ll find our media contacts here. If you’re interested in partnering with Foodbank Queensland please visit our partnerships page for specific contact details.

Foodbank Queensland distributes its food to registered charity partners that provide food relief. Foodbank Queensland is unable to directly assist individuals. If you require food relief, visit the Find Food page to find a local food services provider.

Foodbank Queensland – Food Distribution Centres Brisbane

Yuggera/Turrbal Country

Mailing Address:
PO Box 351,
Morningside QLD 4170

Beverley Food Distribution Centre Street Address:
179 Beverley Street,
Morningside QLD 4170

Lytton Food Distribution Centre Mailing Address: 470 Lytton Road, Morningside QLD 4170

P: 07 3395 8422 (If you’re in need of food, please use our ‘Find Food’ search function)

E: admin@foodbankqld.org.au

Foodbank Queensland – Food Distribution Centre Townsville

Wulgurukaba, Bindal, Gugu Badhun and Nywaigi Country

Mailing Address:Unit 4/26 Lorna Ct, Mount St John QLD 4818

Street Address:

Unit 4/26 Lorna Ct, Mount St John QLD 4818

P: 07 3395 8422 (If you’re in need of food, please use our ‘Find Food’ search function)

E: admin@foodbankqld.org.au

Foodbank across Australia

50 Owen Street,
Glendenning NSW 2761

02 9756 3099
office@foodbanknsw.org.au

Opening Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm

179 Beverley Street (off Lytton Road),
Morningside QLD 4170

07 3395 8422
admin@foodbankqld.org.au

Opening Hours
Monday – Friday
7am – 3pm

4/2 Somerville Road
Yarraville VIC 3013

03 9362 8300
info@foodbankvictoria.org.au

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday
9am – 4pm

Have a complaint? Find out more: Foodbank Victoria’s Whistleblower policy

To see complete list of all Foodbank Western Australia branches, ensure WA is selected in You’re viewing Foodbank ‘WA’.

23 Abbott Road
Perth Airport WA 6105

08 9258 9277
wa.info@foodbankwa.org.au

Opening Hours
Monday – Friday
9am – 3pm

To see complete list of all Foodbank South Australia branches, ensure SA is selected in You’re viewing Foodbank ‘SA’.

377A Cross Rd
Edwardstown SA 5039

08 8351 1136
reception@foodbanksa.org.au

Opening Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm

22 McKenzie Place, Yarrawonga NT 0830

08 8351 1136
reception@foodbanksa.org.au

Food hub Hours:
Weekdays: 9am-2pm

Office Hours:
Weekdays: 9am – 4.00pm
(Closed public holidays)

Order Collection Hours:
Weekdays: 8am – 1pm
(closed weekends and public holidays)

4-8 Sunmont St,
Derwent Park TAS 7009

03 6274 1052
distribution@foodbanktas.org.au

Opening Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30am – 3pm

Building A, Level 2/11 Talavera Rd, North Ryde NSW 2113

02 9887 4144
admin@foodbank.org.au

This is our national office, please do not donate food here. Please drop off food donations to Foodbank NSW & ACT located at 50 Owen Street, Glendenning.

Opening Hours
Monday – Friday
9am – 5pm

Getting food to Queenslanders
who need it

Learn how we’re ending hunger and create change every day, with the help of our incredible supporters.

We source and distribute meals across Queensland supporting charities, schools and communities in need.

Foodbank Queensland rescues surplus food from farmers, retailers and manufacturers, nutritious groceries that would otherwise go to waste. To meet growing demand, we also bulk buy pantry staples like rice, pasta and canned goods. Thanks to strong supplier networks, every $1 invested returns $2 in food retail value – helping us fill critical gaps and ensure Queenslanders doing it tough have access to the food they need.
Each week, we support 135,000 Queenslanders in crisis and provide breakfast to 52,000 children each school week. We work in collaboration with 350 Community Partners and 430 Schools. Every year, we provide 12.7 million kilograms of food and groceries to our community. With the help of our supporters, we rescue food that would otherwise go to waste, saving water, cutting emissions and protecting our planet.
While our food relief and food rescue are vital, our vision goes further. Through place-based initiatives, we work alongside communities to strengthen local food systems that are fair, resilient and inclusive. Together, we’re creating lasting change and helping address 8 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

What We Do In Queensland

We are Queensland’s largest hunger relief charity. Our vision is a Queensland without hunger.

We believe that access to healthy food is a basic human right. Each week, we support 135,000 Queenslanders in crisis and provide breakfast to 52,000 children each school week. We work in collaboration with 350 Community Partners and 430 Schools. Alongside food relief, we rescue surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, reducing landfill and protecting the environment. We’re also focused on long-term change, partnering with communities to build fairer, more resilient local food systems.

Foodbank Townsville

In April 2025, Foodbank Queensland opened our Townsville Food Distribution Centre. This new hub strengthens our ability to deliver food relief across North Queensland, ensuring Community Partners and schools can access fresh produce, pantry staples and essential groceries to support Queenslanders doing it tough.

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Feeding Queensland Kids

Too many children and families face food insecurity. That’s why Foodbank Queensland, in collaboration with other food relief agencies, is working in Bundaberg, Ipswich, and Mornington Island to help communities co-create local food security solutions. Through Community Food Coordinators and Working Groups, we support year-round efforts to improve access to nutritious food and build long-term community resilience.

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Hunger in Queensland

Hunger is a growing crisis in Queensland. Right now, 1 in 5 households are going without regular meals – that’s 480,000 households, many with children at home. In regional areas, the need is even greater, with food insecurity rising faster than in cities

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Latest news

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You’ve just made something wonderful happen    

Thank you for your care and compassion

Because of your kind gift, a Queenslander going hungry can now put food on the table. Your generosity means more than a meal – it brings relief, dignity and the strength to keep moving forward.

Your gift will help parents put dinner on the table, children start the school day with a full stomach and ready to learn, and expand food relief to regional and remote communities. We’ll keep you updated with the impact of your gift so you can see the difference your generosity is making across our community.

Thank you again for showing you care, and standing with us to ensure no Queenslander goes hungry.

Your receipt will arrive in your nominated email address shortly.

If you have any questions, please contact fundraising@foodbankqld.org.au

More Ways You Can Support Foodbank

Foodbank Queensland couldn’t exist without our generous community of donors, monthly givers, fundraisers and volunteers.

Find out other ways you can get involved below.

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Volunteer With Us

The Foodbank Queensland team rely heavily on individuals who generously give their time to help us get food to the people who need it most. By joining our team, you will make a direct and positive community impact.

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Fundraise for Us

Every $1 you raise creates 2 nourishing meals for someone doing it tough. Fundraise with us and help fill plates, fuel futures, and bring stability to families across Queensland. 

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Partner With Us

Foodbank Queensland relies on an amazing network of local and state partners to fight hunger. There are many ways your organisation can support the work we do. We’d love to hear from you, so get in touch with our team today! 

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Thank You 

for giving food and joy!

Thank You For Your Donation

Because of you, a family in crisis will receive a Food for Kids School Holiday Hamper filled with nutritious food. You’ve not only eased hunger – you’ve brought smiles to the table.

Your kindness means so much. Thank you for making a real difference today.

If you have any questions, or would like to learn more about the wonderful impact you’re making, please contact our Supporter Care team on fundraising@foodbankqld.org.au or call us on 07 3395 8422.

More Ways You Can Support Foodbank

Foodbank Queensland couldn’t exist without our generous community of donors, monthly givers, fundraisers and volunteers.

Find out other ways you can get involved below.

Join the messiest, most fun fundraiser.

Volunteer With Us

The Foodbank Queensland team rely heavily on individuals who generously give their time to help us get food to the people who need it most. By joining our team, you will make a direct and positive community impact.

Find out more
Join the messiest, most fun fundraiser.

Join Farm to Families

Hunger and food waste are big issues. But together, we can solve them. Join our community of regular givers, who are bringing fresh food to families in Queensland.

Find out more
Join the messiest, most fun fundraiser.

Partner With Us

Foodbank Queensland relies on an amazing network of local and state partners to fight hunger. There are many ways your organisation can support the work we do. We’d love to hear from you, so get in touch with our team today! 

Find out more

30 Years
of Foodbank Queensland

1995–2025: Three decades, millions of meals, countless Queenslanders supported.

Foodbank Queensland was founded in 1995, with the vision of a Queensland without hunger. Today, we are the state’s largest and most trusted hunger relief charity. We provide food and groceries to more than 350 Community Partners and over 430 School Breakfast Programs each year to make sure no Queenslander experiences hunger.

Over the past 30 years, we have delivered more than 225 million kilograms of food to Queenslanders doing it tough. That’s over 400 million meals shared, millions of lives impacted and countless moments of relief.

30 Years of Serving Our Community

1995

Fortitude Valley Shed Opened

Foodbank is founded with a vision of a Queensland without hunger, operating from a small shed in Fortitude Valley. Founded by Clem Jones AO, Ian Brusasco AO and David Muir AM.

1996

Foodbank Australia Federation

In 1996, Foodbank Queensland joined with Foodbanks in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia to create a national organisation. This united approach streamlined relationships with food donors and gave Foodbank a strong, collective voice to the Federal Government. Today, every state and territory is part of Foodbank’s national network, working together to fight hunger across Australia.

2000

First Food Distribution Centre Opened

Purpose built by the Queensland Government for Foodbank, this centre was originally built to distribute 1 million kilograms of food. A strong focus was placed on increasing the rescue of excess fruit and vegetables from Queensland farms. By the year 2000, over 150 charitable organisations were members of Foodbank, accessing food relief for their local communities.

2004

This year, Foodbank sourced 1.6 million kilograms of food, highlighting growing need within the community.

2005

School Breakfast Programs Begin

Ensuring children across Queensland start their day with a nutritious meal. In the first year, this program delivered breakfast to five schools and supported 1000 students a week.

2012

Hunger Report Research

Launched in 2012, the Hunger Report is now in its 13th year and is recognised as Australia’s most comprehensive study into food insecurity, shining a light on the hidden hunger many Australians face.

2013

This year, Foodbank surpassed 10 million kilograms of food sourced, as operations continued to grow to meet rising community demand. 

2021

During COVID-19

Foodbank Queensland opened a temporary response facility, packing 25,000 emergency hampers to support Queenslanders in need.

2023

Food for Kids Program launches, ensuring children have access to nourishing food during school holidays when School Breakfast Programs pause. Over 12,000 hampers distributed in the programs first year.

2024

Disaster Response and Recovery Program expands, with six pre-positioned supply hubs located across Queensland, enabling rapid food relief during floods and emergencies.

2025

New Distribution Centres open in Townsville and Brisbane

30 years in the making: To meet the growing need for food relief, Foodbank Queensland expanded operations, opening two additional Food Distribution Centres in 2025 – one in Brisbane and one in Townsville. This has increased Foodbank Queensland’s operational footprint from 1,800m2 to more than 5,000m2.

Stories of Impact from Our Supporters

Dennis

Foodbank Queensland Volunteer

For more than ten years, Dennis has been a dedicated volunteer at Foodbank Queensland, making a tangible difference in the lives of so many Queenslanders. With a compassionate heart, Dennis has been involved in community volunteering since the 1980s, always striving to give back to his community.

“It seems incredible that it’s been 10 years, I can’t believe that really. You know, time flies when you’re having fun. The fact that Foodbank does exist means a great deal because a lot of charities would really struggle to be able to help people without Foodbank.” says Dennis. 

Peter Beattie

Former Premier of Queensland

“Foodbank has played a pivotal role in sustaining the lives of many Queenslanders in need. It has more than delivered on its original vision strongly supported by its founders such as Ian Brusasco, Clem Jones and David Muir. At the heart of Foodbank is a much needed generosity of spirit and giving to those in need. A debt of gratitude is owed to the long list of volunteers who have sustained Foodbank over the last 30 years. In particular, David Muir has worked tirelessly on behalf of Foodbank. David deserves our thanks and deep respect.”

Feeding Queensland Kids

Supporting place-based change in Gununa/Mornington Island, Ipswich and Bundaberg

Feeding Queensland Kids (FQK) is a partnership between Foodbank Queensland, SecondBite | FareShare, and OzHarvest, and is supported by the Queensland Government. Our vision is to achieve food equity by working with communities in Gununa/Mornington Island, Ipswich, and Bundaberg regions to support solutions to food insecurity.

We focus on supporting children and families facing adversity through community-led action and systems change. The initiative provides resources and support to help communities take practical, locally driven action toward food security – especially for children and families.

Community Grants

Feeding Queensland Kids’ community grants are for small amounts of funding to practically support access to and education around food. This could be for equipment like fridges, freezers, and/or microwaves. It could also be used to purchase and provide food or can be used for training and education purposes. Groups and organisations in Gununa/Mornington Island, Ipswich, and Bundaberg can apply for funding up to $10,000. Please see below Frequently Asked Questions including details for how to apply and the Application Form. Please reach out to our team (contact details below) for support.

Read FAQs Here
Access Application Form Here

Food Solutions funding

Our Vision is to create food equity by working with Gununa/Mornington, Island, Ipswich and Bundaberg communities to implement place-based solutions to food insecurity

Food Solutions funding supports trusted community groups/organisations/entities in Gununa/Mornington Island, Ipswich, and Bundaberg regions to co-design and deliver locally-led responses to food insecurity—up to $100,000 per application (or more by request). Food Solutions reflect community needs and strengths and may include programs, events, education, food supplies, transport, equipment, staffing and/or other ideas!

Please see below the Funding Guidelines including details for how groups can apply and the Expression of Interest Form. Please reach out to our team (contact details below) to support you with the EOI process.

Read Funding Guidelines Here
Access EOI Form Here

Contact us – Feeding Queensland Kids Team

Please feel free to get in touch with the team to ask any questions and seek guidance for your application. We are here to support you!

Lagi – Community Food Coordinator Gununa/Mornington Island Mobile: 0418 775 667 Email: lagi.s@foodbankqld.org.au
Milly – Community Food Coordinator Ipswich Mobile: 0429 558 864 Email: milly.s@foodbankqld.org.au
Christine – Community Food Coordinator Bundaberg Mobile: 0437 687 929 Email: Christine.S@foodbankqld.org.au
Catherine – Feeding Queensland Kids Partnerships Manager Mobile: 0456 090 997 Email: Catherine.C@foodbankqld.org.au Jason – First Nations Engagement Lead Mobile: 0449 508 154 Email: jason.m@foodbankqld.org.au

Feeding Queensland Kids and the collaboration acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters and communities where we work and live. In Gununa/Mornington Island, we respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land, the Lardil Peoples of Mornington Island. We would also like to pay our respects to the historical people surrounding the Island, including the Kaiadilt, Yangkal and Gangalidda Peoples. In Tulmur/Ipswich we wish to acknowledge the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul Peoples and in Bundaberg we would like to acknowledge the Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, Taribelang Bunda Peoples and at our head offices in Meanjin/Brisbane the Turrbal and Yuggera Peoples. We also pay respect to our Elders both past and present and acknowledge the many leaders of the communities we work and live in. We recognise and respect their continued custodianship, culture and Elders. 

© Copyright 2025 Feeding Queensland Kids

Disaster Response and Recovery Program

 

Feeding Queenslanders   in need everyday



The Impact of Your Donations

We believe all Queenslanders deserve access to good quality food. However, every single day, Queenslanders are going hungry. With your help, Foodbank can continue to get food where it’s needed most, distributing to local charities and schools right across Queensland. Our food supplies are provided to thousands of adults and children experiencing hunger every single week. With your support, we can continue this important work and give hope to families in need.

Your feedback matters to us

We hope the food hamper you received was helpful for your family. We’d be so grateful if you could take 2 minutes from your busy day to provide some much-appreciated feedback! Your feedback will help ensure we are helping in the most meaningful way possible.

And don’t worry, if you’d like to remain anonymous, that’s totally okay too.

 

Become a Foodbank Queensland Hunger Hero

Where local business meets local impact

Because when Queenslanders look out for each other, no one goes hungry

Foodbank Queensland’s Hunger Heroes are generous small local businesses standing up for families doing it tough. By pledging an annual donation of $5,000, Hunger Heroes help deliver over 10,000 meals to Queenslanders in need each year. It’s a simple, powerful way for your business to make a real impact — showing your staff, customers, and community that you’re proud to back Queenslanders when they need it most. Become a Hunger Hero today and show what’s possible when locals help locals.

What your kindness makes possible

We believe all Queenslanders deserve access to good quality food. However, every single day, Queenslanders are going hungry. With your help, Foodbank can continue to get food where it’s needed most, distributing to local charities and schools right across Queensland. Our food supplies are provided to thousands of adults and children experiencing hunger every single week. With your support, we can continue this important work and give hope to families in need. 

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22 million meals each year
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Breakfasts for 52,000 children each school week
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12.7 million kilograms of food and groceries supplied each year
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135,000 Queenslanders in crisis supported each week

About becoming a Hunger Hero

Foodbank Queensland is the state’s largest hunger relief charity, operating for more than 30 years. Our vision is a Queensland without hunger.

Your donation makes a real difference in the lives of Queenslanders experiencing hunger. When you give to Foodbank Queensland, every dollar goes further than you might imagine. Thanks to our partnerships with farmers, manufacturers, and retailers, just $1 provides 2 nutritious meals to Queenslanders doing it tough.

We provide more than 150 meals every minute and over 10,000 meals every hour of operation.
Become a Hunger Hero Now
Yes. All donations of $2 or more to Foodbank Queensland are tax-deductible in Australia. You will receive a receipt by email for your records.
Yes. You’ll receive an immediate tax receipt by email if you have selected to pay via credit card. If you have chosen to pay with an invoice, the Foodbank Queensland team will be in contact within 2 working business days. After payment is received, a receipt will be provided.
As your 12-month Hunger Heroes commitment comes to an end, we’ll be in touch to invite you to renew your support for another year.
As a Hunger Hero, your business will be celebrated as part of a proud community of Queenslanders standing up for families in need. You’ll receive a Certificate of Appreciation, a digital Hunger Hero badge, and recognition on our online Honour Roll, plus quarterly impact updates to share with your team and customers. Most importantly, your business will be seen as a local leader, showing true Queensland spirit and proving that when locals help locals, no one goes hungry.
Every $1 you donate helps us provide 2 meals to Queenslanders experiencing hunger. Your support helps us source and distribute fresh fruit and vegetables, pantry staples, and other essentials to our 350 Community Partners and 400 Schools across the state. Because of you, a child can eat breakfast before school, a parent can put dinner on the table and a neighbour can find hope in tough times.
44% of the groceries we provide are healthy, fresh fruit and vegetables. We also supply long-life pantry staples such as rice, pasta, cereal and canned goods, as well as fresh milk, bread, meat and other essentials
The Hunger Hero program is designed for small businesses to engage with supporting their local communities through an annual $5,000 contribution and to join the movement to end hunger.
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Would you prefer to donate over the phone? We’d love to talk to you!

07 3395 8422

fundraising@foodbankqld.org.au