Foodbank WA
Hello, we’re Foodbank WA. We believe everyone should have access to healthy food. There are Western
Australians going without every day, and we are working hard to change that.
We provide food and groceries to those who struggle to afford them. We also deliver nutrition education to
promote healthy eating and advocate on behalf of people that experience food stress.
Who does Foodbank WA help?
Our purpose is to Feed. Educate. Advocate.
We are here to support Western Australians in times of need. We do this through;
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Providing 7.8 million meals last financial year to those who were doing it tough
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Distributing food and groceries through 332 frontline charities
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Providing breakfast and fruit to over 500 schools feeding 22,500 children weekly
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Delivering nutrition education programs for over 5,200 participants across the lifecycle
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Raising awareness on the reality and societal issues relating to food insecurity
We work with farmers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and retailers who donate and redirect surplus product to us.
This also plays a vital role in tackling food waste and positively contributes to climate change by reducing CO2 emissions arising from landfill. To meet demand, we will also purchase essential food staples to ensure we have enough stock available.
Food Insecurity in Western Australia
Together we can get food to Western Australians who need it
There are many other ways you can help Foodbank WA fight hunger:
While most of the food Foodbank WA distributes is otherwise destined for landfill, donations are declining so they also rely on financial donations to purchase Everyday Food Essentials such as rice, pasta, pasta sauce, and canned fruit and vegetables to keep up with demand. Every $1 you donate will help provide 2 meals.
Foodbank WA relies on the generosity of national and local food donors who choose to donate surplus food instead of letting it go to waste. As long as the food is still safe to consume, Foodbank WA will take it and make sure it gets to people in need.
Whether it’s your work, school, church, community group or sporting club, food drives are a great way to help raise awareness of hunger and to collect food for Foodbank WA to assist people in need.
Individual volunteers and corporate groups help Foodbank WA tackle the growing issue of hunger in Western Australia all year round. As demand for food relief continues to grow, volunteers remain vital to their success. Sign up to Foodbank WA’s e-newsletter or follow us on social media to find out more about volunteering opportunities.