Supporting Charities Throughout Queensland

Foodbank Queensland Community Partners

Foodbank Queensland provides food and groceries directly to Community Partners who support people seeking food relief. Foodbank Queensland currently works with more than 350 Community Partners across the state. Our Community Partners range from large service providers like the Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul, to small community groups and shelters. Community Partners provide a variety of services, including food relief such as food hampers, low-cost grocery outlets, community meals, cooking programs and street feeds to help people in need. If you are a Queensland charity or support provider, Foodbank Queensland membership is a great way to support your food relief projects, offering your organisation a reliable source of food and groceries all year round.

Becoming A Foodbank Queensland Community Partner

To access Foodbank Queensland’s ‘pantry’, your organisation must become a registered Foodbank Community Partner. Members need to be involved in the delivery of food relief programs in their community and be able to demonstrate that they meet the eligibility criteria. If accepted, Community Partners pay a small one-off membership fee when joining.  

Please read the Frequently Asked Questions Factsheet to help decide if Foodbank Queensland membership is right for you. If you wish to advance with your application, please click on the link below to complete an application form. 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Community Partner Membership Applications

Thank you for your interest in joining Foodbank Queensland as a Community Partner.

Membership with Foodbank Queensland is for non-profit organisations, community groups, and grassroots initiatives that provide food relief within their communities at low or no cost. This ensures that the support and resources offered by Foodbank Queensland are directed towards those who are dedicated to helping individuals and families most in need.

If you fit this description, please take a few minutes to complete the short Application Screening Survey. Once completed, someone from the Member Engagement team will be in touch with next steps.

Application Screening Survey

If you have any questions, or require further information, please contact us at members@foodbankqld.org.au
We welcome all Foodbank Community Partners to complete this survey to provide feedback.

Meet some of Foodbank Queensland’s Community Partners:

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Open Hands Community Care

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Community Friends

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WHO WE HELP

We believe everyone should have access to good quality food no matter their situation.

We work with over 350 Community Partners across Queensland to get food and groceries to those who could use a hand every year. We support more than 430 School Breakfast Programs in Queensland, regularly supporting 52,000 school-aged children each school week.

Find out how Foodbank Queensland works with the community to help those in need.

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Charities

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Schools

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Individuals

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Fundraise for  Foodbank Queensland

Fundraising for Foodbank Queensland is easy and fun

Whether you are an individual, community group, workplace or school there are many great ways you can get involved to fight hunger in Queensland. At Foodbank, every $1 donated provides 2 meals, so no matter how big or small your contribution, you can make a difference for Queenslanders experiencing a hunger crisis.

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Birthday Fundraiser

Do you have a birthday coming up? Do you just want to help fight hunger and ask your friends to help you raise money for Foodbank Queensland?

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Workplace Giving

Workplace Giving is a program that allows staff to donate a portion of their pre-tax salary, which companies can then match to double the impact.

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Containers for Change

By donating your eligible bottles and cans through Containers for Change, you can help Foodbank Queensland provide food for families doing it tough. Every 10 cents adds up to real meals for people in need.

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In Their Honour

Donating to Foodbank Queensland in memory of a loved one is a very special way to honour their life and legacy. It also makes a significant impact to those experiencing hunger.

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Start your fundraising journey

Fundraising Toolkit

Our fundraising pack contains all of the information you need to create a successful fundraiser as well as tips, tricks and ideas.

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Fundraising Promotion

If you would like to chat about your needs in regards to promoting your fundraiser, please get in touch with our fundraising team.

Fundraising Guidelines

Get answers to the most commonly asked questions here or reach out to one of our friendly team members:
fundraising@foodbankqld.org.au

Apply today to Fundraise

To fundraise for Foodbank Queensland you will need an authority to fundraise. Please read the Fundraising Toolkit then complete and return the form by sending an email to fundraising@foodbankqld.org.au to receive an official Authority To Fundraise letter. This letter ensures your supporters know that you are fundraising on Foodbank’s behalf.

Workplace Giving is living proof that small change can make a big difference

Thank you for your interest in supporting Foodbank Queensland. Workplace giving is a great way to show your support. Also known as payroll giving, this program allows staff to donate a portion of their pre-tax salary, which companies can then match to double the impact. To set up workplace giving for your organisation, all you need to do is set up payroll donations and then encourage your staff to sign up. The program offers a strong sense of purpose for those participating.


There are two ways you can set up Workplace Giving for your organisation:

Third-Party Platform

Using a platform provides an easy to navigate and streamlined process for your payroll team and staff. You will find further set up instructions via their website. Staff are able to create accounts, choose a charity and donation amount and manage their contributions themselves.

There are several platforms you can use, such as Good2Give or Goodcompany. The use of a thirdparty platform does however incur a fee, unlike bank transfers.

Bank Transfer

You can set up your Workplace Giving program internally through regular bank transfers that coincide with your pay cycle. For assistance with this, we suggest visiting the ATO website, Workplace Giving Australia or 1 Million Donors. Paying via bank transfer means that you don’t have to worry about fees incurred by third party platforms. In order to set up a bank transfer, please contact Foodbank to receive deposit details.

Workplace Giving is living proof that small change can make a big difference. If you’re ready to apply for Workplace Giving, or have any questions please email the Foodbank team at fundraising@foodbankqld.org.au

Gift In Your Will

Your generosity will create a lasting legacy of care and kindness

Your legacy can change lives

When you leave a gift to Foodbank Queensland in your Will, you extend your generosity far beyond your lifetime. Every bequest, large or small, helps ensure families have access to nutritious food and the chance to thrive. Including Foodbank Queensland in your Will is simple and meaningful. It’s a way to carry forward your values, creating a lasting legacy of kindness and community care. We recommend speaking with your solicitor or trustee company to help you create or update your Will and ensure your wishes are clearly reflected. 

Suggested wording for leaving a bequest:

I give the sum of $ to Foodbank Queensland Limited (ABN 89 067 251 209) to be applied for its general charitable purposes, and I declare that the receipt of the CEO, for the time being, shall constitute a full and sufficient discharge to my trustee who shall not be obligated to see or enquire as to the application of this gift.

I give the whole of my estate to Foodbank Queensland Limited (ABN 89 067 251 209) to be applied to its general charitable purposes and I declare that the receipt of the CEO, for the time being, shall constitute a full and sufficient discharge to my Trustee who shall not be obliged to see or enquire as to the application of this gift.

I give the residue of my estate to Foodbank Queensland Limited (ABN 89 067 251 209) to be applied for its general charitable purposes and I declare that the receipt of the CEO, for the time being, shall constitute a full and sufficient discharge to my Trustee who shall not be obliged to see or enquire as to the application of this gift.

When a cause has touched someone’s life, as a relative or friend you may wish to commemorate them in a way that reflects that connection. One way of doing this is to request that a donation be made to the cause of their choice, in place of flowers at the funeral. Most undertakers will organise this as part of their service, but you can also donate directly to Foodbank.

Foodbank Queensland Limited ABN 89 067 251 209 is registered with the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission (ACNC) and endorsed as a Deductible Gift.

To speak confidentially about making a donation in your will, please contact Fiona via the details below.

Fiona Gosschalk
Supporter Engagement Manager
07 3435 5954
fiona.g@foodbankqld.org.au

MAKE A DONATION

Every $1 creates 2 meals. 

Whether you choose to donate funds, donate food, or leave a gift in your will, your support helps us provide nourishing meals to families in crisis, rescue good food from going to waste, and build a Queensland without hunger. Together, we can make a lasting difference – one meal at a time.

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Your food donation will support families

Foodbank Queensland does not accept food donations from members of the public, schools or fundraising teams.

To operate as efficiently as possible and support the most people in need, we source and rescue food on a very large scale from registered food retailers, farmers and manufacturers only. Collecting food on a large scale helps us to supply the most food to our network of more than 350 Community Partners in the most cost-effective way possible.

If you are an individual, school, or fundraising team looking to collect and donate food, we recommend finding a local charity or shelter that may be able to accept your food relief donation directly. To find a local food relief charity to support near you, visit the Find Food page on our website.

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Stock to Donate 

We accept donations of all kinds of food and groceries from farmers, manufacturers and retailers throughout Australia. We also partner with food companies who donate ingredients and services so we can produce essential items like breakfast cereals, pasta, sauce and tinned fruit and vegetables.

Explore our supply program

If you’re interested in learning more check out our collaborative supply program.

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  • Short coded product
  • Excess product
  • Product not meeting retailer specification
  • Discontinued product
  • Product requiring relabelling
  • Under or over weight product
  • Private label product
  • New product lines or promotions which didn’t take off
  • Product withdrawals if they’re still fit for use

  • Regulated products such as alcohol, tobacco or drugs of dependence
  • Product past its use by date
  • Product more than 6 months past its best before date
  • Product where the packaging seal has been broken
  • Mouldy or rotting product
  • Product where the cold chain has not been maintained
  • Product subject to a safety recall
  • Unlabelled product provided without ingredient details

Where is your stock located?

Donation Form

The person you need to speak to is…

You can contact them directly or leave us a message on the form below and we'll get in touch with you.

Foodbank Queensland Food Supply

07 3395 8422
foodsupply@foodbankqld.org.au

Scott Munn

For shelf-stable goods
Scott Munn

0487 626 037
scottm@foodbankvictoria.org.au

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For fresh products
Lucy Quach

0473 743 124
LucyQ@foodbankvictoria.org.au

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For chilled products
Lisa Wild

0487 941 420
lisaw@foodbankvictoria.org.au

Ron Iasello

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For fresh fruit and vegetables
Leigh Royans

0419 862 817
leighr@foodbanksa.org.au

Volunteer with Foodbank Queensland

The Foodbank team is small and we rely heavily on teams and individuals who generously give their time to help us get food to the people who need it. We have different volunteer opportunities available in each state, if you would like to volunteer select your state below:

Individual Volunteering

Volunteering is an amazing gift to your community

By joining the Foodbank Queensland team as a volunteer, you will make a direct and positive community impact – helping us to get food to thousands of families every week. Your support will give food and hope to someone going without.

Our volunteer shifts are generally 4 hours per week and are in-person at the Foodbank Queensland Food Distribution Centre, Morningside, Brisbane. We offer a variety of volunteers roles from administration and customer service roles, to driving and warehouse work.

As of April 2025, we are now offering volunteering positions at our Townsville, Mount St John, Food Distribution Centre. At this Distribution Centre, hamper packing volunteer roles are available.

Corporate Volunteering Programs

Currently due to high demand, Corporate Volunteering is available exclusively for Foodbank Queensland’s Corporate Partners.

Foodbank’s Corporate Partnerships are built around a customised package aligned with your company’s mission and objectives to give back to the community.

If you’d like to find out more about becoming a partner of Foodbank and make a real difference to Queenslanders in need, visit the link below.

Foodbank Queensland does not accept food donations from members of the public, schools or fundraising teams.

To operate as efficiently as possible and support the most people in need, Foodbank Queensland source and rescue food on a very large scale from registered food retailers, farmers and manufacturers only. Collecting food on a large scale helps our charity to supply the most food to our network of over 350 front-line charity members in the most cost-effective way possible.

If you are an individual, school, or fundraising team looking to collect and donate food, we recommend finding a local charity or shelter that may be able to accept your food relief donation directly. To find a local food relief charity to support near you, visit www.askizzy.org.au

How you can help Foodbank Queensland:

Raise Funds:

You can support Foodbank Queensland as a fundraising champion! From sporting events and birthday fundraisers, through to digital Facebook fundraisers, there are lot’s of ways to raise funds and cause awareness for Foodbank Queensland. To become a fundraising champion, click here.

Donate funds:

You can support Foodbank Queensland by becoming a regular giver! Our regular giving family helps us to source and rescue large volumes of food, and to transport this food across the state of Queensland to those most in need. To become a Foodbank regular giver,click here.

Donate skills:

You can support Foodbank Queensland by joining our volunteer family! Our volunteers support us in a number of ways. To find out about volunteering with Foodbank Queensland,click here.