The Foodbank 

Meat Program

Making protein accessible

At Foodbank, we provide food relief to more than one million people each month, with more than 30% going to regional areas. 


When household budgets get tight, meat is often one of the first grocery items to be removed from the shopping list. However, meat is an important source of protein for maintaining a balanced diet. 


To help meet the need, we aim to work with the entire protein industry as part of our Foodbank Meat Program, to source, manufacture and create a regular and reliable supply of meat such as mince and sausage ready for those in need.

How does it work?

Contributions can be regular or one-off, large or small. All will help provide a vital source of protein to people who would otherwise go without. We need help from livestock producers to stock feed suppliers, transporters, processors, manufacturers, and packaging, carton and label suppliers to help feed those in need.

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Why Donate?  

  • Support local communities
  • Support your industry
  • Strong Social Return On Investment
  • Tax Donation Receipt

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Still have questions?

  • Foodbank operates and adheres to all food safety and handling standards and regulations.
  • We have commercial or industrial refrigeration and freezer capacity and infrastructure.
  • Foodbank maintains cold chain throughout. 
  • We can accept livestock donations – beef, lamb, mutton, pork, poultry and fish.
  • We have a Collaborative Supply Program we welcome partners to join and help us make sausages or provide mince

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