Fundraising
ideas

The sky is almost the limit when dreaming up a fundraising activity. Whether you plan to hold your activity in your school, workplace, club or community, check out the following ideas for inspiration.

1. Morning or afternoon tea

Everybody loves a sweet or savoury treat, and a morning or afternoon tea at work, school, or with your community group is a great way to bring people together and collect donations!

2. Excellent entertainment

Who doesn’t love to be entertained? Organise a movie night, music concert, karaoke comp, talent show, art exhibit or theatre production and donate the ticket proceeds.

3. Dress-up or casual clothes day

Whether you dress up or dress down, leave the uniform in the cupboard and donate a gold coin for the occasion!

4. Trivia night

It can get competitive… but it’s a whole lot of fun! You can seek donations from local businesses for prizes.

5. Raffle or auction

Already holding an event where a raffle or live auction could take place? Collect donations of goods or services from local businesses and start selling tickets! (Make sure you check if permits are required.)

6. Barbecue or bake sale

Take your cooking skills to the community with a bake sale or barbecue. You can ask your local hardware store, supermarket or sporting club if they’ll host you.

7. Games night

Whether it’s board games, computer games or card games, gather some friends and make a fundraiser of it.

8. Luncheon or dinner party

Casual or fancy, dining with others is one of life’s great pleasures. Add a guest speaker, entertainment or raffle and you’ve got a great event!

9. Physical challenge or fitness event

Great for your health and great for giving back. Organise or participate in a fun run, bike ride, golf day, gym classes, walkathon, the list could go on and on!

10. Percentage of sales

Donating a percentage of your sales can be a great way to not only support Foodbank, but promote your business or product! Promotions can run on a particular Day or Week that is relative to your brand (for example, International Pet Day or Giving Tuesday), a milestone that your business may be celebrating, or a public holiday or event.


By becoming a Foodbank Fundraiser, you are helping us provide more meals, to more Victorians in need. Inspired? Click on the link below to read our Fundraising Kit or submit a Fundraising application.

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BECOME A FOODBANK FUNDRAISER

Interested in running a Fundraising activity to support Foodbank Victoria? We’d love to know more about the fundraising event or activities you are planning. Please fill out the fundraising application form below.

Please note that submitting a fundraising application form does not give you approval to commence your fundraising activity. The fundraising team will endeavour to be in touch within 3 business days to issue you an authority to fundraise.

Please note that Foodbank Victoria does not endorse the following community fundraising activities:

  • Telemarketing or door-to-door fundraising
  • Activities promoting gambling, alcohol or tobacco
  • Unsafe or illegal activities.

If you would like any advice or have any questions prior to completing this form please feel free to call us on 03 9362 8388.

VIC fundraising application form

About you

Please provide if you are organising a fundraiser on behalf of your workplace, community group, school, sporting club or other organisation

About your proposed fundraising event or activity

What support would you be seeking from Foodbank?

Foodbank loves to share stories about our amazing fundraisers

Volunteer with a charity partner

Other opportunities to give back

We provide food to more than 450 charity partners across Victoria. These charities distribute food to people in need via cooked meal programs, community pantries, emergency hampers and mobile soup kitchens.

Many of our charity partners are in need of more volunteers to help run their food relief programs. If you’d like to volunteer at a local charity, please contact them directly with the details provided in the map below.

Community Volunteering Program

If your organisation is a school, Government Department or local community group, you can register your interest below for a free volunteer opportunity for your organisation.

Free volunteering opportunities are adhoc and dates become available roughly 4 weeks in advance. We often need assistance during peak times or when we receive an influx of donations. If a free volunteer opportunity becomes available, we will contact you. If your organisation wants to select a specific date from our corporate bookings calendar payment would be required.

Note for Schools: Please note that this activity can accommodate 8 students and must be accompanied and supervised by 2 teachers for the duration of the activity. All students must be over 16 years old.

Register your interest

VIC community or sporting club volunteer enquiry form
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Warehouse Volunteering

At Foodbank Victoria, our volunteers are the heartbeat of everything we do. Guided by our values of empowerment, accountability, respect, integrity, equality and diversity, we believe everyone has a role to play in the fight against food insecurity.

We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities, and know that the most important qualities you can bring are kindness, a willingness to help, and a positive attitude.

Whether it’s packing fresh produce in our warehouses, welcoming community members into our food centres, or supporting families through cooking classes, every role makes a direct impact in helping Victorians put food on the table.

We have opportunities across our sites in Yarraville, Altona, Brooklyn, Ballarat and Morwell, as well as off-site community programs. Whatever your skills or background, there’s a place for you in our team.

About volunteering at Foodbank

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Foodbank Victoria.

We are looking for dedicated, fit & friendly folks, who are willing to commit to have a go.

If this sounds like you, and you’d love to make a difference to struggling Victorians, please get in touch at volunteering@foodbankvictoria.org.au for an opportunity to join our amazing volunteer team.

Many of our charity partners need more volunteers to help run their food relief programs. If you’d like to volunteer at a local charity, get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to connect you with one of our partners.

If you are able to support our work by making a financial contribution, please click here. For every $1 donated, 2 meals is created.

We have a variety of roles available across our organisation, including positions at our warehouses in Yarraville, Altona, Brooklyn, Ballarat or Morwell, as well as opportunities to assist in our community-facing markets or helping to deliver cooking programs to school families.

Morwell Community Food Centre

Warehouse Assistant | 9:00am – 2:30pm

Get hands-on in the warehouse, preparing fresh, chilled and frozen products for local charity partners. You’ll sort produce into boxes, assist with orders, and help charity representatives collect and load their food supplies. It’s active, practical work that keeps food moving where it’s needed most.

Receptionist | 9:00am – 2:30pm

Be the welcoming face of the CFC. You’ll greet community members, provide information about accessing food relief, and support the operations team with a mix of admin, kitchen and warehouse tasks. This is a varied role perfect for someone who enjoys connecting with people and being at the heart of the centre.

Community Food Market Assistant | 9:00am – 2:30pm

Bring the Food Market to life! You’ll welcome and check in community members on the iPad, explain how the shopping experience works, restock shelves, and offer friendly customer service. This role keeps the market safe, welcoming and well-stocked for everyone.

Hospitality Assistant | Flexible hours

Support our café-style space by helping with food preparation, service, and coffee making. Experience in hospitality is a plus, but not essential — training is provided for those willing to learn. Days and times vary, so please enquire to find out more.

Ballarat Community Food Centre

Warehouse Assistant | 9:00am – 1:00pm

Help prepare orders for local charity partners by packing fresh, chilled and frozen products and boxing up bulk fruit and veg. A practical role that keeps the warehouse running smoothly and efficiently.

Customer Service | 9:00am – 1:00pm

Meet and assist our charity partners as they collect food. You’ll locate orders and deliver them to vehicles, ensuring the process is smooth and supportive.

Community Food Market Assistant | Flexible hours

Welcome community members to the Food Market, check them in via iPad, explain how the shopping experience works, and keep the shelves stocked. You’ll play an important part in creating a safe, positive, and respectful environment for all.

Hospitality Assistant | Flexible hours

Join our café team by preparing food, serving customers, and assisting with coffee orders. While hospitality experience is welcomed, training is available for volunteers eager to learn. Enquire about days and times.

Brooklyn Warehouse

Warehouse Assistant | 7:00am or 9:00am start

Support the School Breakfast Club Program by picking pantry items, bread and packing food hampers for more than 1,300 schools across Victoria. You’ll also prepare stock for our Foodbank Supermarket Bus. Training is provided in all warehouse tasks, including scanning, pallet wrapping and safe equipment use.

Supervisor – Warehouse Assistant | 7:00am or 9:00am start

Help guide, support, and train community and corporate volunteers. This role involves supervising workflow, troubleshooting and assisting with training to ensure volunteers feel confident and engaged.

Supermarket Bus Supervisor | 8:00am – 2:30pm

Induct and supervise corporate volunteers on our mobile supermarket bus. You’ll travel from the Brooklyn Warehouse to partner sites, ensuring volunteers are safe, supported, and engaged in delivering food directly to communities.

Yarraville/Altona Warehouse

Fresh Team Member | 9:00am – 2:30pm

Work in our chilled area to pack fresh fruit, veg and refrigerated items ready for delivery.

Pick Pack Team Member | 9:00am – 2:30pm

Pack pantry staples for charity partner orders. Training is provided in scanning, pallet stacking and safe pallet truck use.

Rework Team Member | 9:00am – 2:30pm

Be part of the team that sorts donations and large deliveries of fruit and veg into smaller, manageable boxes for distribution.

Supervisor – Pick Pack & Rework | 9:00am – 2:30pm

Support, guide and train volunteers in their packing or rework areas. This role ensures smooth operations and helps new volunteers settle in with confidence.

Wrapper | 9:00am – 2:30pm

Play an important role in preparing orders for dispatch by operating our wrapping turntable. Every order you wrap will be on its way to families across the state.

Customer Service | 9:00am – 2:30pm

Work directly with charity partners as they collect orders. You’ll locate their goods and assist with vehicle loading — an opportunity to connect with the organisations Foodbank supports.

Admin Assistant | Flexible hours

Assist our fundraising and corporate partnerships teams with admin tasks such as preparing mail-outs and name badges. You may also be invited to contribute to short-term project work when opportunities arise.

Off-site

School Cooking Class Volunteer | 2:00pm – 6:00pm

Support our School Cooking Class Program, helping students and families prepare and cook meals together. Volunteers must hold a Working with Children Check. Commitment is one afternoon a week for four weeks during Victorian school terms. To apply, email: volunteering@foodbankvictoria.org.au

Supervisor – Farms to Families Markets | Variable hours

Travel with the team to our Farms to Families Markets, where you’ll oversee corporate volunteers and ensure safe, smooth operations. Duties include set-up, volunteer supervision, manual handling, and pack-down. These markets bring food directly into communities where access is most limited.


We understand people have busy lives, so we offer flexibility in shifts in our warehouse. Once a week is amazing, but we also take blocks of time, fortnightly, monthly, just school holidays, not school holidays – basically we’ll work you into the schedule as it works for you. We ask that you commit to 12 shifts a year. At this stage we are unable to offer one off volunteering.

If you’re interested in volunteering with a group from work, please contact corporatevolunteers@foodbankvictoria.org.au.

Brooklyn Warehouse: Monday to Friday, 7am-12pm or 9am-2.30pm shifts

Yarraville/Altona Warehouse: Monday to Friday, 9am-2.30pm

Ballarat and Morwell Community Food Centres: Monday to Friday. Please contact us for information on hours.

Off-site roles: Monday – Friday. Please contact us for information on hours.

No weekend shifts.

Yarraville Warehouse: 4/2 Somerville Road, Yarraville, VIC 3013.

Altona Warehouse: 441-459 Kororoit Creek Road, Altona, VIC 3018. 

Brooklyn Warehouse: Warehouse G, 77 Millers Rd, Brooklyn, VIC 3012.

Morwell Community Food Centre: 477 Commercial Road, Morwell, VIC 3840.

Ballarat Community Food Centre: 3 Soho Road, Mitchell Park, VIC 3355.

Volunteers must be over 18 years old.

Due to the physical nature of these roles, volunteering involves significant amounts of manual handling and a reasonable level of fitness is required.

Manual handling tasks include lifting, lowering, bending, pushing, pulling, holding, twisting, turning, repetitive movements and standing for extended periods of time. Some heavy lifting up to 15kg may be required.

Volunteering may not be suitable for anyone with muscular, skeletal or back injuries. Please consider if this type of volunteering is right for you. We do not allow volunteers to participate if we determine volunteers are unable to perform tasks safely.

Individual volunteering

Giving back to your community

Our valuable volunteer team are integral to the day to day operations of our warehouse, sorting and packing fresh produce, key staples and household items for families in need.

We are incredibly grateful to our team of volunteers.

Warehouse Volunteering

Helping hands in our warehouse, sorting and packing food for distribution.

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School Breakfast Club Volunteering

Helping to ensure students can start their day with a healthy breakfast.

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Booking Terms and Conditions

Our booking terms and conditions follow. Please contact our team at corporatevolunteers@foodbankvictoria.org.au if you have any questions.

OHS and manual handling requirements

Due to the physical nature of warehouse volunteering, tasks involve significant amounts of manual handling, including lifting/bending, twisting/turning, repetitive movements and standing for extended periods of time.  Please consider if this activity is right for you.   We do not allow volunteers to participate if we determine they are unable to perform the tasks safely and do not have alternative activities available on the day.

Cancellation Policy

Volunteers are crucial to the operations of our warehouse. If you are unable to meet your commitments please let us know as early as possible and we will endeavour to find an alternative date.

Late cancellations or failure to attend impacts our operations as we must employ a labour hire team to ensure we continue to provide vital food relief to Victorians in need. Therefore, we appreciate as much notice as possible if you need to cancel your booking.

  • A 50% fee is applied to cancellations within 21 days of your volunteer booking
  • A 100% fee is applied to cancellations within 14 days of your volunteer booking.

 

Privacy Policy

Protecting your privacy is of paramount importance to us. We value the privacy of all our stakeholders as well as the communities we serve. Learn more about our privacy policy.

ALL ABOARD!

Mobile Supermarket Bus

Our Mobile Supermarket Bus provides healthy fresh produce and culturally appropriate food to people in disadvantaged communities.

Travelling on our mobile supermarket, you and your team will be out in the community, providing food directly to families in need.

Our Mobile Supermarket Buses are made possible thanks to support from our incredible partners Kinetic and DECJUBA Foundation.

What you need to know

You and your team will be hands on helping to pack our mobile supermarket bus full of fresh produce and pantry items, before heading out into the community to distribute food directly to Victorians in need.

  • Task description: Packing and unpacking fresh produce and pantry staples, distribution of food items directly to people in need.
  • Time: 8am to 2.30pm approx.
  • Availability: Our mobile supermarket bus operates on selected days. Please look at our booking calendar.

We can accommodate a minimum of 4 people and maximum of 5 people. The cost of this experience is $1,200 + GST.

Your vital financial contribution will provide the equivalent of 2,400 meals to families who are currently struggling to put a meal on the table.

Bookings can be made via our online booking calendar. Online bookings close 2 weeks prior to the day.

Payment can be made via credit card at the time of booking, and a tax receipt will be issued to you by email with your booking confirmation.

Alternatively, a tax invoice will be sent to you with your booking confirmation with 30-day payment terms. Payment is required via direct deposit.

Corporate Volunteer experiences are considered a service by the ATO and therefore we cannot issue a donation receipt.

Volunteers are crucial to the operations of our mobile supermarket bus. If you are unable to meet your commitments please let us know as early as possible and we will endeavour to find an alternative date.

Late cancellations or failure to attend impacts our operations as we must employ a labour hire team to ensure we continue to provide vital food relief to Victorians in need. Therefore, we appreciate as much notice as possible if you need to cancel your booking.

  • A 50% fee is applied to cancellations within 21 days of your volunteer booking

  • A 100% fee is applied to cancellations within 14 days of your volunteer booking.

Each organisation can book a maximum of 4 volunteer shifts per year. We reserve the right to update the cancellation policy in the event multiple bookings (above 4) are made.

If your organisation is a Government Department or local community group, you may be eligible for a free volunteer opportunity.

Free volunteering opportunities become available during peak periods or when we receive a high volume of donations. They are ad hoc, and dates become available roughly four weeks in advance.

Please register your interest below if you would like to be contacted when a slot becomes available.

Alternatively, you can select and book a specific date from our corporate bookings calendar noting standard costs will apply.

If you’re a school looking to get involved, please visit our website here for more information.

Due to the physical nature of this activity, tasks involve significant amounts of manual handling, including lifting/bending, twisting/turning, repetitive movements and standing for extended periods of time.  Volunteers can expect to lift items at least 10 kilos.  Please consider if this activity is right for you.

We do not allow volunteers to participate if we determine they are unable to perform the tasks safely and do not have alternative activities available on the day.

You will be on your feet for most of the day. We will provide steel toe capped safety boots, a stylish hi-vis vest and gloves to keep you safe.

Wear comfortable clothing suitable for bending and lifting. Bring a warm jacket too as some tasks require being outdoors.

There’s limited space, so please bring as little as possible and keep your valuables in your pockets. There will be space on the bus to store your lunch, water bottle and a small bag.

We don’t have kitchen facilities on site, so please bring lunch that doesn’t require cooling or heating.

Your day will start at 8am from our Brooklyn warehouse, Building G4, 77 Millers Road, Brooklyn, 3012.

See the map here for directions on where to park and how to enter the warehouse safely. Please enter through the pedestrian door and not the roller doors as these are for the trucks.

Your team should arrive by 8am to help pack the bus full of fresh produce and pantry staples.  Your team will then head out to a location in metro Melbourne to help distribute food directly to people in need.

Your team will return to the Brooklyn warehouse and finish up around 2.00-2.30pm depending on traffic.

Book your corporate volunteering day now!

Testimonial

“Thanks for the opportunity to volunteer on the Foodbank Mobile Supermarket Bus. The team greatly appreciated it, and it was a great insight into how Foodbank provides supports to the community. The Foodbank team were fantastic to work with and created a great motivating and informative experience for all of us. Once again thanks for the experience.” – Greg Mount, Marketing Manager, Minimax

“It was lovely volunteering, and truly every time we volunteer it brings us so much joy. We would definitely like to come back next year!” – Nidhi Gupta, Assistant Brand Manager, Tetley

Have questions or need help?

Please fill in your details below and our team will be in touch, or contact us directly on 03 9362 8386 or corporatevolunteers@foodbankvictoria.org.au.

VIC corporate volunteer enquiry form

Group Organiser details

GROUP WAREHOUSE VOLUNTEERING

Helping hands in our warehouse

Volunteers are integral to the day-to-day functions of our warehouse, and are the key ingredient in ensuring food relief is provided to families in need every day.

You and your team will be hands on in one of our warehouses, packing food for distribution to over 500 charities across Victoria.

We have options for varying team sizes at our Yarraville and Brooklyn warehouses as well as on board our Mobile Supermarket Bus.

If you’re a corporate group looking to make a huge impact, book now!

Foodbank Victoria is on the move!

We’re relocating our Yarraville Warehouse to a larger, safer, more modern facility at 441-459 Kororoit Creek Road, Altona where we can better support our people, partners, and the communities we serve. We’re taking bookings at our Yarraville Warehouse up until Tuesday 18 November, and expect to welcome Corporate Volunteers into our new home at Altona from Monday 1 December – can’t wait to welcome you there!

Bookings for our Brooklyn Warehouse and the Mobile Supermarket Bus are not impacted by this change.

What you need to know

You and your team will be hands on in one of our warehouses, packing food for distribution to our charity partners across Victoria. Depending on the day, your team could be picking and packing food orders, hamper packing, relabelling or sorting food donations. You’ll have a chance to use our scanning equipment, operate a pallet jack, or work across one of our hamper packing lines.

At the end of your shift, we celebrate the total impact your team has had, both in kilos packed and sorted, and number of meals that will go directly to people in need. We’ll also share a selection of images of your team at work during the day.

We can accommodate various group sizes across our warehouses.

Yarraville Warehouse: 8.30am-2.30pm Monday to Friday (available until Tuesday 18 November 2025)

8-10 people, $1,200 + GST

11-20 people, $2,400 + GST

Altona Warehouse: 8.30am – 2.30pm Monday to Friday (available from Monday 1 December 2025)

8 – 10 people, $1200 + GST

Brooklyn Warehouse: 8.30am-2.30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays

6-10 people, $1,200 + GST

If you’re looking for an option for a team of 4-5 people, check out our Mobile Supermarket Bus.

Your financial contribution is vital to help us source and distribute food to families who are currently struggling to put meals on the table.

Due to demand, each organisation can book a maximum of 4 volunteer shifts per year. If your organisation is looking to book more than 4 dates, please contact us to discuss partnership opportunities at CorporatePartnerships@foodbankvictoria.org.au.

Bookings can be made via our online booking calendar. Online bookings close 2 weeks prior to the day.

Payment can be made via credit card at the time of booking, and a tax receipt will be issued to you by email with your booking confirmation.

Alternatively, a tax invoice will be sent to you with your booking confirmation with 30-day payment terms. Payment is required via direct deposit.

Corporate Volunteer experiences are considered a service by the ATO and therefore we cannot issue a donation receipt.

Volunteers are crucial to the operations of our warehouse. If you are unable to meet your commitments please let us know as early as possible and we will endeavour to find an alternative date.

Late cancellations or failure to attend impacts our operations as we must employ a labour hire team to ensure we continue to provide vital food relief to Victorians in need. Therefore, we appreciate as much notice as possible if you need to cancel your booking.

  • A 50% fee is applied to cancellations within 21 days of your volunteer booking
  • A 100% fee is applied to cancellations within 14 days of your volunteer booking.

Each organisation can book a maximum of 4 volunteer shifts per year. We reserve the right to update the cancellation policy in the event multiple bookings (above 4) are made.

Yarraville Warehouse: 4/2 Somerville Road, Yarraville.

Our Yarraville Warehouse is located within an industrial complex. Enter the complex at the intersection of Somerville Road and Whitehall Street.

There is free all-day parking onsite. If you can’t find a park onsite most of the surrounding side streets have all day parking.

If you’re catching public transport, our warehouse is a 15 minute walk from the Seddon or Yarraville train stations.

Altona Warehouse: 441-459 Kororoit Creek Road, Altona.

Our Altona warehouse is located within an industrial complex. There’s limited free all-day parking onsite, so we encourage teams to car-pool.

Brooklyn Warehouse: Building G4, 77 Millers Road, Brooklyn

Our Brooklyn Warehouse is located towards the rear of the industrial complex. Enter via Gate 5 off Millers Road. There is limited parking available at the rear of the warehouse. Please enter the warehouse through our Volunteers entrance at Door 2. If you’re catching public transport, buses 411, 412 and 903 stop nearby on Millers Road.

If your organisation is a Government Department or local community group, you may be eligible for a free volunteer opportunity.

Free volunteering opportunities become available during peak periods or when we receive a high volume of donations. They are ad hoc, and dates become available roughly four weeks in advance.

Please register your interest below if you would like to be contacted when a slot becomes available.

Alternatively, you can select and book a specific date from our corporate bookings calendar noting standard costs will apply.

If you’re a school looking to get involved, please visit our website here for more information.

Due to the physical nature of warehouse volunteering, tasks involve significant amounts of manual handling, including lifting/bending, twisting/turning, repetitive movements and standing for extended periods of time.

Please consider if this activity is right for you.

We do not allow volunteers to participate if we determine they are unable to perform the tasks safely and do not have alternative activities available on the day.

Bring your lunch

We have a fridge, microwave and tea/coffee facilities. There are no cafes nearby our warehouses, so let us know if your team would like catering – we’re happy to recommend some great local options.

Bring socks

For your safety we provide steel capped boots and gloves which are mandatory to wear. Please bring long, thick socks to wear with the boots. Alternatively, if you have your own steel capped boots you can BYO.

Wear comfortable clothing

Wear clothing that is suitable for bending, lifting and repetitive movements. Shorts/pants/leggings/jeans with a comfortable t-shirt and jumper is recommended. The temperature inside the warehouse is generally the same as outside. We do not have air-conditioning or heating in the warehouse.

Book your corporate volunteering day now!

Testimonial

“The vibes at the stacking shelves, packing counters and even the breakout space was alive and vibrant… The Foodbank team do an amazing job to feed those vulnerable people out there in the community. You truly make a difference to so many.’’ – Joanne Saputo, Dairy Australia

Have questions or need help?

Please fill in your details below and our team will be in touch, or contact us directly on 03 9362 8386 or corporatevolunteers@foodbankvictoria.org.au.

VIC corporate volunteer enquiry form

Group Organiser details

Corporate volunteering

Warehouse Volunteering

Hands on in our warehouse, working as a team to pack thousands of meals for distribution.

Learn more

Mobile Supermarket Bus

Help distribute healthy fresh produce directly to people in disadvantaged communities.

Community Food Centre

Support our Morwell Community Food Centre, packing and serving meals or helping in our Community Supermarket.