Community Kitchen

Each week, Foodbank WA’s Community Kitchen prepares over 1,500 meals to feed families and individuals across our state. 

We capture surplus food and transform it into affordable, healthy, and tasty fresh and frozen meals. These Foodbank WA ready-to-eat meals are then distributed through our branches,  Mobile Foodbanks and charity partners.  

Giving food a third life to nourish those in need powering Foodbank

By cooking meals from surplus produce, we’re giving food a valuable “third life” while improving access to healthy food in the community.

On any given week of the year, we’ll be in the kitchen cooking delicious and nutritious meals that can be easily reheated and enjoyed. These ready-to-eat meals can provide an accessible alternative to cooking from scratch for people doing it tough.

Here’s how the lifecycle of donated food works to turn fresh food into meals:

  • Donation:  Generous individuals and businesses donate food to Foodbank WA.
  • Transformation: Our amazing Chef gets creative, using her expertise to turn surplus ingredients into healthy and hearty meals.  
  • Packaging:  Meals are packaged in eco-friendly containers to minimise waste. 
  • Distribution:  Meals reach people who need them through Foodbank and our charity partners. 


How you can volunteer and feed change

Our Community Kitchen wouldn’t be possible without our ready and willing volunteers. Here’s how you can get involved and provide support:

  • Become a Community Kitchen volunteer: Work alongside our Chef to prepare, cook and package meals in groups. No prior experience is needed–just a willingness to help.
     
  • Spread the word: Share our story and encourage others to donate or volunteer.  

Creating impact with
every crumb 


11% down to 3%. That’s how much we’ve reduced our food waste since the introduction of our Community Kitchen. And as for that 3% of food left over? If it’s not helping WA farmers as animal feed, it’s donated to RichGro and given a ‘fourth life’ as fertiliser. 

So every bit of food that gets donated to Foodbank WA really does go towards growing something great. 

Ready to feed change and volunteer in our Community Kitchen? 

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Who we help

Individuals

Are you looking for food assistance? 

We help individuals and families find food relief in WA. People from all walks of life access food support with us, including groceries, food hampers, food vouchers, and pre-made meals. In fact, we help to feed thousands of people every month across the State–so you’re not alone if times are tough.

Find Food

Schools

We work with schools all over WA, helping students to access nutritious food and learn about healthy eating for life. We can work with your school too! 

Our various school programs deliver healthy food for students, as well as nutrition courses and cooking sessions to help WA kids make great food choices. Because as we all know, good nutrition helps kids grow to their full potential.

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Charities

Are you a registered charity looking for ways to improve food access for your clients?

As a Foodbank charity partner, you can purchase low-cost groceries including staples like sauce bases, pasta, rise and canned meals for your charity to prepare or distribute. You can also refer your clients to Foodbank so they can shop with us directly at low cost.

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Get involved

Whether you donate to Foodbank WA with funds or food, give your time through volunteering, or simply spread the word, your involvement helps to feed hope and grow more resilient communities. 
No one can do everything–but everyone can do something!

Donate money Donate Food Donate time or services

Individuals, community groups, schools and businesses all get involved raising funds for Foodbank WA. We’d love your help too when it comes to community fundraising for food assistance.

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Volunteering with Foodbank WA gives you the chance to directly help people in a fun and flexible way. You could be helping shoppers choose affordable food, assisting in our warehouse, helping at a Mobile Foodbank, in our Community Kitchen preparing delicious meals, at a Foodbank stall or an event.

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