Foodbank Christmas Food Drive FAQ

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Organisations

Please contact the marketing team on 08 8351 1136 or via email on marketing@foodbanksa.org.au. We may promote your organisation in our marketing, including on social media where relevant.

Schools

Please contact Education Programs Team on 08 8351 1136 or via email on schools@foodbanksa.org.au. The team has great ideas on how to engage kids to help our community.

We would really appreciate if you can register your Food Drive for us, and for how long (we recommend three to four weeks but that is entirely up to you).

Our most wanted items this Christmas are:

  • Canned Fruit and Canned Vegetables
  • Pasta
  • Tuna
  • Rice
  • Spreads (Jam, Vegemite, honey)
  • Cereal
  • Tinned Meat or meals
  • Baked beans/tinned spaghetti
  • Long Life Milk *UHT
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Coffee
  • Tea.

When planning and promoting your Food Drive, make sure that you have this ‘shopping list’ handy!

Christmas Food Drive posters are available to download in pdf format for you to print and place around your organisation or school and on the collection bins or boxes. Simply download our FBSA Christmas Food Drive Posters and Foodbank – 12 Days of Christmas_Poster  We also have flyers about Foodbank and can deliver collection tins for gold coin donations where appropriate.

We find that it is easier if you just get any cardboard box you have available. You can decorate it with your own posters and the list of your most wanted items.

You can drop off your donation at any of our four warehouses across the state, or our Food Hubs. You can find all addresses and trading hours here.

During the months of November and December our warehouse is overloaded with Christmas hamper deliveries, food hub deliveries and getting food to those in need. We would greatly appreciate if you could drop off your donation. In special circumstances we may be able to organise pickup which will be dependent on warehouse/truck availability. We would also require a minimum of a weeks notice.

If you would like a weighted tally of your food drive, we recommend that you label your boxes with your organisation/schools name and the words, ‘please provide a weighted tally’.

We would appreciate if you could please have all Christmas Food Drive donations to Foodbank SA & NT by early to mid December if possible so we have plenty of time to distribute the food before Christmas.

We recommend that you promote your food drive in advance to give those in your organisation/school communities, enough time to organise.

You could also run a number of other activities to support the food drive like coin collections for casual days, sausage sizzles, bake sales etc.

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Food Drive FAQ

Thank you for choosing to support Foodbank SA & NT. We support 150,000+ South and Northern Territorians every month with food relief so your support is very much appreciated.

We would really appreciate if you can let us know that you are running a Food Drive for us, and for how long (we recommend three to four weeks but that is entirely up to you).

Food Drive Registration

Our most wanted items are those who everyone should have in their pantries.

  • Pasta
  • Rice
  • Tuna
  • Pasta Sauces
  • Canned Fruit
  • Canned Veggies
  • Canned Soups
  • Canned Meals
  • Baked Beans
  • Jams & Spreads
  • Long life milk
  • Coffee
  • Breakfast Cereal

When planning and promoting your Food Drive, make sure that you have this ‘shopping list’ handy!

Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

We find that it is easier if you just get any cardboard box you have available. You can decorate it with your own posters and the list of your most wanted items.

Food drives are a great way for school communities to come together whilst helping Foodbank to get more food, grocery and personal items to the people who need them.

At Foodbank SA we are all for the community coming together and helping each other out. Registering your Food Drive shows our future generations that there is support for them should they ever need it and helps students to gain an understanding and different perspective of a person’s environment. Register your School Food Drive Here.

Yes we do! Click here to download some posters with our Most Wanted list.

School posters can be found here: School Food Drive and ‘What food to collect?‘.

You can drop off your donation at any of our four warehouses across the state, or our Food Hubs. You can find all addresses and trading hours on our Contacts page.

The duration of your food drive is up to the individual organisation. We generally recommend 2 – 4 weeks. If holding a single day food drive we recommend giving plenty of notice to those involved to ensure success.

For school food drives, if holding on one day, make sure you provide your students and families plenty of notice.

Good luck and thanks for joining the fight against hunger in Australia!

Register your Food Drive

Foodbank Food Drive

All South Australian and Northern Territory organisations and schools are welcome to participate. Food donations will go to your local Foodbank in one of the 13 locations across South Australia and Northern Territory.

All donations are weighed and your organisation or school will be advised how much they have collected.

To register please complete the form below.

You may also like to read through our Food Drive FAQ including access to posters to support your food drive.

Food Drive FAQ

Foodbank SA & NT Food Drive Registration

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Foodbank SA & NT Events

Register to be informed about our events and to receive invitations to our exclusive events.

Foodbank SA & NT Event Sign Ups

By registering for our events we will add you to the Foodbank SA & NT database for event communication.

Our Annual Events

Women of Influence Luncheon

The Women of Influence Luncheon is Foodbank SA’s biggest fundraising event of the year and all proceeds from the event will go to supporting Foodbank SA & NT.

Find out more about this years event

Westfield Food Drives

During the month of July, Westfield collaborates with Foodbank for their annual “Westfield Food Drive”. Food donation bins were located at Coles and Woolworths supermarkets at Westfield Marion, Tea Tree Plaza and West Lakes.

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Register your Fundraising activity

Thank you for your interest in supporting Foodbank South Australia and Northern Territory in your fundraising activity. We’d love to know more about the fundraising event or activities you are planning.

Please fill out the fundraising application form below and we will endeavour to be in touch within two to three business days.

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If you would like any advice or have any questions prior to completing this form please feel free to call us on 08 8351 1136.

Fundraise for Foodbank

We couldn’t do what we do without the support of the community. Every year, hundreds of motivated, inspired individuals put their thinking caps on and bring to us different ideas to raise either funds or food and join the fight against hunger in South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Whether you are looking to organise a fundraising activity at your organisation or have a tin to collect coins at home, there are many ways to help.

Fundraising Registration

Join the Fight

If you have any questions please contact us on 08 8351 1136.

When it comes to fundraising activities, the options are limitless and can take many shapes and forms.

Below are some ways to fundraise on behalf of Foodbank;

  • Set yourself a personal challenge such as climb, run, swim or walk
  • Organise a community or workplace virtual food drive
  • Ask friends and family to donate on your behalf to celebrate your birthday, wedding or anniversary
  • Host an event such as a morning tea, trivia night, sausage sizzle
  • Seek a sponsorship for an organised event such as a fun run, read-a-thon etc.

All funds raised on behalf of Foodbank SA & NT go directly to where they are needed most – providing food relief for thousands of individuals and families who are experiencing hardship.

Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

The toolkit provides information to assist in formulating, planning and executing a successful event. Fundraising is not only fun for those involved, but also helps provide much needed food to those most vulnerable in our state. It’s a social and rewarding way to give back to individuals and helps to promote an enhanced sense of community. What’s included in this kit:
  • About Foodbank, fundraising
  • Some ideas on what kinds of activities you could do for fundraising
  • Your responsibilities as a fundraiser – making sure you comply with all state laws
  • What Foodbank can do to help you
  • Media and logo usage approvals
  • How to donate the money you raise fundraising forms and donation receipts.

To access a copy of the Fundraising Tool Kit, simply register your interest to Fundraise on behalf of Foodbank.

It is recommended to register your fundraising activity, particularly if you are requesting donations on our behalf.

Volunteering Expression of Interest

If you are interested in volunteering with Foodbank SA & NT and supporting your community, please complete the Expression of Interest Form below.

After we receive your form, we will contact you to discuss volunteer opportunities available, organise a visit at the Foodbank SA & NT site and walk you through the onboarding process.

Please note: We currently do not have any student volunteering or school group volunteering opportunities available. Students who would like to support Foodbank SA & NT can run Food Drives or Fundraise to help support Foodbank SA & NT.

Volunteering Expression of Interest Form

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Cause-related marketing

Did you know 57% of consumers’ purchasing decisions are belief-based? Shoppers are simply buying or boycotting brands based on its social or political values. Partnering your brand with Foodbank offers many benefits. It can set you apart from similar brands in a crowded market, it can fuel sales, it shows commitment to social responsibility and, importantly, it makes an impact – helping Foodbank to deliver more food to more Australians in need.

With food waste increasingly in the spotlight and the issue of food insecurity gaining national momentum, there has never been a better time to partner with Foodbank and show commitment to ending hunger in Australia.

Cause-related marketing is an easy, engaging and powerful way to support Foodbank by engaging existing and potential consumers with your brand. To find out more take a look at some of our past cause-related marketing campaigns.

Get in touch with our Partnerships team today to discuss how a cause-related marketing initiative with Foodbank can work with your organisation or find out more about partnering with Foodbank

 

Contact Foodbank

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 please visit our partnerships page for specific contact details.

Foodbank SA

377A Cross Road, Edwardstown, SA 5039
PO Box 40, Edwardstown, SA 5039

Office Hours:
Weekdays: 9am – 4.30pm
(Closed public holidays)

Order Collection Hours:
Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs: 9am – 1pm
Fri: 9am – 12pm
(closed weekends and public holidays)

Tel: 08 8351 1136

reception@foodbanksa.org.au

Foodbank NT – Darwin

22 McKenzie Place, Yarrawonga NT, 0830

PO Box 40, Edwardstown, SA 5039

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)

Tel: 08 8351 1136

reception@foodbanksa.org.au

Food Hub St Marys

1167 South Road, St Marys
P: 8351 1136

Weekdays: 9am – 3pm
(Closed public holidays)

 

Food Hub Christies Beach

59-61 Beach Road, Christies Beach
P: 0407 183 403

Weekdays: 9am – 3pm
(Closed public holidays)

Food Hub Davoren Park

130 Peachey Road, Davoren Park
P: (08) 8351 1136 ext 256

Weekdays: 9am-3pm
(Closed public holidays)

Food Hub Woodville

697 Port Road, Woodville
P: 08 7002 1717

Weekdays: 9am – 3pm
(Closed public holidays)

 

Food Hub Murray Bridge 

209 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge
P: 0481 338 440

Weekdays: 9:30am – 3pm
(Closed public holidays)

Foodbank Riverland

Cnr Hoskin Rd & Old Sturt Hwy,
Berri SA 5343
Branch Manager: Peter Smith
P: 08 8582 1093
E: peters@foodbanksa.org.au 

Mon, Wed & Fri: 9am – 1.00pm
(Closed public holidays)

Foodbank Mount Gambier

23 Cave Rd, Mount Gambier SA 5290
Branch Manager: Lynne Neshoda
P: 08 8723 0287
E: lynnen@foodbanksa.org.au

Warehouse:
Mon, Wed & Fri: 8am – 10am

Food Hub:
Mon to Thurs: 11am – 3pm
(Closed public holidays)

Foodbank Whyalla

15 Jacobs Street, Whyalla Norrie SA 5608
Branch Manager: Justin Hoffmann
P: 0435010178
E: justinh@foodbanksa.org.au

Warehouse:
Mon to Fri: 8am – 1pm

Food Hub:
Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri: 9am – 1pm
(Closed public holidays)

Food Hub Ceduna

2 McKenzie Street, Ceduna, SA
P: (08) 8625 3918

Mon & Fri: 9.30am – 1.30pm
Wed: 9.30am – 4.00pm
(Closed public holidays)

Foodbank Alice Springs 

1/30 Stuart Highway, NT
PO Box 2483, Alice Springs, NT, 0871
P: (08) 8952 7707

Mon to Fri:  10am – 2pm
(Closed public holidays)

Foodbank Katherine 

15 Emungalan Road, Emungalan NT 0850
P: (08) 8351 1136

Warehouse: 
Mon, Wed & Fri: 8am – 1pm

Food Hub: 
Mon, Wed & Fri: 9am-2pm 
(Closed public holidays)

Foodbank RAA Mobile Food Hub – Metro

Our Mobile Food Hub visits various locations across SA including: Aberfoyle Park, Beulah Park, Kadina, Modbury, Mount Barker, Paradise, Seaford, Victor Harbor and Wynn Vale.

Foodbank RAA Mobile Food Hub – Regional

Our Regional Mobile Food Hub visits various locations across SA including: Barmera, Berri, Barossa, Clare, Loxton, Peterborough, Renmark and Waikerie

Foodbank RAA Mobile Food Hub – EP

Our EP Mobile Food Hub visits various locations across SA including: Cleve, Hawker, Kimba, Port Augusta, Tumby Bay, Quorn and Wudinna.