WHERE TO  ATTEND: Store 27, Building C, SA Produce Markets, Burma Road, Pooraka. Access from Diagonal Road and the Gatehouse entrance is 50m on the left hand side. Please see the site map in the OHS pack for exact location and parking.

VISION: To end hunger in South Australia and the Northern Territory.

MISSION:To get the most good food to the most people in need in SA and the NT and in the most efficient way possible.

CORE BUSINESS: Foodbank is South Australia’s and the Northern Territories largest hunger-relief organisation. We are a not-for-profit, non-denominational organisation that sources and supplies food and other grocery items to welfare agencies in SA and the NT. These organisations then supply the food to people in need in the form of food parcels or meals. Approximately 152,000 South Australian and Northern Territorians are accessing food relief each month. One-third are children.

FRUIT & VEGETABLES PROGRAM: Our fresh Fruit & Veg Program is a vital and successful program providing much needed healthy food to people in need of food relief.

We have distributed in the last year over 2 million kilos of fruit and veg in South Australia and the Northern Territory and that figure is continuing to grow. The work we do at the Produce Market is vital to us and the people in need who seek our help.

VOLUNTEER ROLES: Sorting/packing and bagging up fruit and vegetables, loading bins & pallets plus general warehouse house-keeping.

DATES: As indicated on email/sign-up

TIMES: 9.00am to 12.30pm.

MAX NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: Groups of 6 to 12 are ideal. Please note all volunteers must be registered to participate, the online registration link will be emailed to the organiser. All volunteers must be aged 18 or over.

CLOTHING: Wear comfortable clothing appropriate to the season. During Winter the markets can be cold. You must wear ENCLOSED shoes. (No thongs, sandals, open toed shoes please). Foodbank provides hi-visibility vests.

Please download and review the FOODBANK HEALTH & SAFETY DOCUMENT here. This contains important safety information, that must be read and adhered to.

FACILITIES: Café available in market in morning for food/drinks until 9.45am. Foodbank has snacks, tea/coffee and water in the Store 27 kitchen if needed

DONATION: Foodbank SA & NT is a not-for-profit organisation totally reliant on funds from the community, corporate partners, sponsors & grants. To help us help the ever increasing number of people requiring food relief, we request a donation of $250 to host your group.

The impact of this will be the provision of 500 meals, as for every $1.00 we receive, we can provide 2 meals to those in need.  Please note that current sponsors and partners are exempt.

To make this donation, please donate here.

Or make direct donation to the following Bank Account:
Foodbank SA – ANZ
BSB: 015 010
A/C No: 349421596
Please reference: Vol/Your Organisations Name

If individual staff members are interested in setting up a regular or workplace giving please visit the Workplace Giving page on our website.

PARKING:  Parking available after 8.30am on site – under cover opposite Store 27. Please note the 20 kph speed limit within the market.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Yes, Bus route via Main North Road – 8 minute walk to site.

COVID-19/General Sickness: If you are feeling at all unwell please let your organiser know and do not attend your corporate volunteering session. We appreciate your cooperation to ensure a safe working environment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
E: corporatevolunteer@foodbanksa.org.au
P: +61 08 8351 1136 Ext: 232

WHERE TO  ATTEND: Foodbank SA & NT – 377A Cross Road, Edwardstown, SA 5039

VISION: To end hunger in South Australia and the Northern Territory.

MISSION:To get the most good food to the most people in need in SA and the NT and in the most efficient way possible.

CORE BUSINESS: Foodbank is South Australia’s and the Northern Territories largest hunger-relief organisation. We are a not-for-profit, non-denominational organisation that sources and supplies food and other grocery items to welfare agencies in SA and the NT. These organisations then supply the food to people in need in the form of food parcels or meals. Approximately 152,000 South Australian and Northern Territorians are accessing food relief each month. One-third are children.

VOLUNTEER ROLES: Foodbank requires volunteers to assist in our distribution centre in Edwardstown. The volunteers will carry out general warehouse duties such as: sorting groceries, packing food hampers, making up meal packs, labelling products or packing fruit & vegetables. Corporate volunteering at Edwardstown is reserved for current sponsors and partners of Foodbank SA & NT, or companies wishing to become a corporate partner.

DATES: As indicated on email/sign-up

TIMES: 9.00am to 1.00pm.

MAX NO. OF VOLUNTEERS: 6 – 10 people maximum. 

Please note all volunteers must be registered to participate, the online registration link will be emailed to the organiser. All volunteers must also be 18 years of age or over.

SAFETY:You must wear ENCLOSED shoes, please no thongs, sandals or open toed shoes. Please wear comfortable clothing appropriate to the season as it can get hot or cold in the warehouse. Foodbank provides hi-visibility vests.

Please be aware there is no mobile phone use in the warehouse.

Please download and review the FOODBANK HEALTH & SAFETY DOCUMENT here. This contains important safety information, that must be read and adhered to.

FACILITIES: Tea Room with tea, coffee, water and snacks. Bathrooms available and locker for personal belongings.

DONATION: Foodbank SA & NT is a not-for-profit organisation totally reliant on funds from the community, corporate partners, sponsors & grants. To help us help the ever increasing number of people requiring food relief, we request a donation of $500 to host your group.

The impact of this will be the provision of 1000 meals, as for every $1.00 we receive, we can provide 2 meals to those in need.  Please note that current sponsors and partners are exempt.

To make this donation, please donate here.

Or make direct donation to the following Bank Account:
Foodbank SA – ANZ
BSB: 015 010
A/C No: 349421596
Please reference: Vol/Your Organisations Name

If individual staff members are interested in setting up a regular or workplace giving please visit the Workplace Giving page on our website.

PARKING:  Parking is available as highlighted in purple in front of the Cricket Centre/Synergy Fight Shop and on the west side of Pine Street. Please report to the Foodbank SA & NT Reception upon arrival.

Please do not park directly in front of Foodbank as this must be kept free for safety reasons.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Yes- bus, train and tram stops nearby.

COVID-19/General Sickness: If you are feeling at all unwell please let your organiser know and do not attend your corporate volunteering session. We appreciate your cooperation to ensure a safe working environment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
E: corporatevolunteer@foodbanksa.org.au
P: +61 08 8351 1136 Ext: 232