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We couldn’t do what we do without our huge family of supporters, donors and volunteers. Whether you’d like to make a donation, host a fundraiser, roll up your sleeves and volunteer, or partner with us, we’re always looking for more legends to jump in and get involved. Here’s how you can support us.
Every $1 donated is
2 meals created
PULL UP A SEAT, THERE ARE PEOPLE TO MEET
Bill’s story
“If it wasn’t for Foodbank, I wouldn’t be here.”
Read more storiesVictorians need food NOW.
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Help Foodbank feed 69,000 people a day this Christmas
Feeding people doing it tough, right across Victoria.
The story so far
We've been feeding Victoria for 95 years, providing 70% of the state's food relief.
The big reason why
More than 1 in 3 Victorian households can’t afford the food they need right now.
Who we help
We’re feeding 69,000 people in need every single day, right across Victoria.
How we make it happen
Our programs are running in 1,200+ schools and nearly 500 charities across Victoria.
Latest news
Celebrating 95 years
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55 Million Meals
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Every $1 donated is
2 meals created
Donate now PULL UP A SEAT, THERE ARE PEOPLE TO MEET
Bill’s story
“If it wasn't for Foodbank, I wouldn't be here.”
Read some storiesFoodbank across Australia
51M
kg of food and groceries sourced
92M
Equivalent meals sourced
2966
Charities Supported
3649
School Feeding Programs Supported
$1.8B
Social Return On Investment (SROI)
To find out how to donate food in your state, just choose it below
Foodbank relies on donations large and small. If you’re keen to join us in the fight against hunger, you can donate food as an individual or family, or organise a food drive collection in your school, workplace, community or sporting club.
Some of our most in demand items include:
- Canned fruit, vegetables, seafood, soups and meals
- Breakfast cereal
- Pasta, noodles and rice
- Long life milk and juice
- Coffee, tea and spreads
- Muesli bars, dried fruit and nuts
- Sauces, seasoning, cooking supplies like flour, oil and sugar
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Soap and deodorant
- Dental floss, toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Tissues and toilet paper
- Feminine hygiene products
- Household cleaning items
The items donated by individuals or through food drives are sorted and packed by our volunteers into mixed grocery hampers. These hampers assist thousands of Victorian families and individuals each year. Donations must be unopened, in their original packaging with full ingredient and allergen listing, and within their best before date.
Contact free food donations can be dropped off at our Yarraville warehouse during the following times:
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 3:00pm
4/2 Somerville Road,
Yarraville, 3013
Be a Food Hero
Hold a Virtual Food Drive fundraiser for Foodbank and ask everyone you know to donate a bag, basket or trolley full of food!
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