Give Food

There are many people living in Australia who do not have enough food to eat. Children go to school without breakfast, families struggle to put enough on the table to go around, and people sleeping rough can't always get what they need to stay healthy.
Donating food items or parcels is a great way of helping out the community and can make a huge difference to an individual or family.
Donations of food can also reduce the growing amount of food that ends up in landfill every year, which is not only wasteful but environmentally unsustainable. (It's estimated that Australians throw away up to 20% of the food they purchase, the equivalent of buying five bags of groceries and throwing one away - that's close to 3 million tonnes of food waste per annum.)
The following organisations would greatly appreciate your support. Also, your local homeless shelter or church or school might run a drop-in centre or breakfast/lunch program. Contact them if you'd like to donate within your area.

SELECT YOUR STATE:

• ACT
• NSW
• QLD
• SA
• TAS
• VIC
• WA

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Australian Capital Territory

The Yellow Van 

Information: The Yellow Van food rescue collects excess good food which would otherwise be discarded. This excess food is distributed directly to local charities supporting the community's most disadvantaged people. The Yellow Van does not collect food made in private kitchens. The service is non-denominational and non-sectarian.  To donate food please call us Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

Address: PO Box 1066 Tuggeranong ACT 2901
Phone: (02) 6288 0709
Fax: (02) 6296 5509
Email: theyellowvan@commsatwork.org
Website: http://food-rescue.commsatwork.org/yellow-van-food-rescue

Tuggeranong Salvos 

Information: If you would like to donate non-perishable food items for re-distribution to the needy, please drop them into the office during business hours.

Address: Cnr Reed and Anketell Streets, Tuggeranong, ACT 2900
Phone: (02) 6293 3262
Email: theyellowvan@commsatwork.org
Website: http://salvos.org.au/tuggeranong

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New South Wales

Asylum Seekers Centre of NSW 

Information: Despite living lawfully in the community, the majority of the asylum seekers who approach our service for support hold bridging visas which render them work, Centrelink and Medicare ineligible. As a result, most are utterly reliant upon charities and community supporters to meet their basic subsistence needs. You can help by donating non perishable food items .

Address: 38 Nobbs Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Phone: (02) 9361 5606
Email: admin@asylumseekerscentre.org.au
Website: http://www.asylumseekerscentre.org.au/get-involved-donate-non-financial-donations.html

Exodus Foundation

Information:Everyday 400 needy people receive a free meal in our Loaves and Fishes Free restaurant. All the food we serve is provided thanks to the generosity of others through donations of food or cash

Address: 180 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield , NSW 2131
Phone: (02) 8752 4628
Website: www.exodusfoundation.net

FoodBank NSW

Information: Foodbank NSW is a not-for-profit, non-denominational organisation which collects surplus, salvaged and donated food and grocery products from food manufacturers, distributors retailers and distributes it via charitable welfare agencies, to people in need.

Address: 152 Newton Rd, Wetherhill Park, NSW 2164
Email: food@foodbanknsw.org.au
Website: www.foodbank.com.au

OzHarvest – Newcastle

Information: OzHarvest is a non-denominational charity that rescues excess food, which would otherwise be discarded. This excess food is distributed to charities supporting the disadvantaged and at risk in Newcastle. Please note that we can only accept food from professionally catered events and licensed food caterers - not individual homes.

Address: PO Box 829 The Junction NSW 2291
Phone: (02) 4926 3337
Email: info@ozharvestnewcastle.org
Website: www.ozharvestnewcastle.org

OzHarvest – Sydney

Information: OzHarvest is a non-denominational charity that rescues excess food, which would otherwise be discarded. This excess food is distributed to charities supporting the disadvantaged and at risk in Sydney. Please note that we can only accept food from professionally catered events and licensed food caterers - not individual homes.

Address: PO Box 225, Alexandria, NSW 2105
Phone: (02) 9516 3877
Email: foodpickup.syd@ozharvest.org
Website: www.ozharvest.org.au

Presbyterian Social Services

Information: If you would like to donate non-perishable food items for re-distribution to the needy, please drop them into the office during business hours.

Address: Level 1, Presbyterian Church Offices, 168 Chalmers Street, SURRY HILLS, NSW  2010
Phone: (02) 9690 9376
Website: http://www.pssd.org.au/page/50/Donations#Food%20Donations

SecondBite NSW

Information: SecondBite is committed to making a positive difference to people by identifying good quality nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste and redistributing it to relief agencies providing thousands of meals for people in need.

Email: lynn@secondbite.org
Website: http://secondbite.org/State-News-NSW

Vinnies Van

Information: If you would like to donate non-perishable food items for re-distribution to the needy, please contact Mary on the details below.

Phone:(02) 9689 1500
Email: mary.bonanno@vinnies.org.au
Website: http://www.vinnies.org.au/vinnies-van-nsw#HowYouCanSupportVV

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Queensland

Brisbane Youth Service

Information: To meet the needs of homeless young people BYS urgently needs Non-perishable pantry items that do not require cooking: canned food and dry biscuits.

Phone: (07) 3252 3750
Email: richard.langford@brisyouth.org
Website: http://www.brisyouth.org/

Capricorn Region Salvos

Information: If you would like to donate non-perishable food items for re-distribution to the needy, please drop them into the office during business hours.

Address: 131-137 Park St, North Rockhampton , QLD, 4701
Phone: (07) 8923 5600
Website: http://salvos.org.au/capregion

FoodBank QLD

Information: Foodbank QLD is a not-for-profit, non-denominational organisation which collects surplus, salvaged and donated food and grocery products from food manufacturers, distributors, retailers and distributes it via charitable welfare agencies, to people in need .

Address: 179 Beverley St (off Lynton Rd), Colmslie, QLD , 4170
Phone: (07) 3252 3750
Email: foodbank@westnet.com.au
Website: www.foodbank.com.au

OzHarvest Brisbane

Information: OzHarvest is a non-denominational charity that rescues excess food, which would otherwise be discarded. This excess food is distributed to charities supporting the disadvantaged and at risk in Brisbane. Please note that we can only accept food from professionally catered events and licensed food caterers - not individual homes.

Phone: (07) 3621 2097 Email: brisbane.info@ozharvest.org
Website: www.brisbane.ozharvest.org

Secondbite QLD

Information: SecondBite established in Queensland in July 2011, and by year end had redistributed 9.5 tonnes of fresh food to local community food programs. To donate food please fill in the contact form on their website http://secondbite.org/donate-food

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South Australia

Foodbank SA 

Information: Foodbank SA is a not-for-profit, non-denominational organisation which collects surplus, salvaged and donated food and grocery products from food manufacturers, distributors & retailers and distributes it via charitable welfare agencies, to people in need.  

Address: 377A Cross Rd, Edwardstown, SA 5039
Phone: (02) 6288 0709
Fax: (02) 6296 5509
Email: warehouse@foodbanksa.com.au
Website: www.foodbanksa.com.au

OzHarvest Adelaide

Information: OzHarvest is a non-denominational charity that rescues excess food, which would otherwise be discarded. This excess food is distributed to charities supporting the disadvantaged and at risk in Adelaide. Please note that we can only accept food from professionally catered events and licensed food caterers - not individual homes.

Phone: (08) 8162 9553
Email: info@ozharvestadelaide.org
Website: www.ozharvestadelaide.org

Positive Life SA

Information: Positive Life SA is a Not-For-Profit community based organisation that relies on government funding, donations and the work of volunteers to run our many different programs and services.Donations of nonperishable food goods or fresh fruit and vegetables to our food store are greatly appreciated. For further information please contact our receptionist.

Phone: (08) 8293 3700
Email: reception@hivsa.org.au
Website: http://www.hivsa.org.au/what/how-can-you-help.html

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Tasmania

Produce to the People

Information: Produce to the People Tasmania is a community capacity, local food waste and food security project. Our ethos is “grow, gather, give”. We gather produce from backyard gardens, farms and local food suppliers and give it to those most vulnerable in our community in the North West of Tasmania. Last year we gathered over 18,000 kilos of locally grown food which helps feed on average 500 people a week via partnerships with 25 local schools, community houses, agencies such as Vinnies and the Salvos and assisted accommodation services.  

Address: PO Box 3097 South Burnie 7320
Email: producetothepeople@ymail.com
Website: http://producetothepeopletasmania.wordpress.com

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Victoria

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre

Information: Food is a right. At the ASRC we are determined that none of our members goes hungry, suffers from malnutrition or is unable to feed their families. Foodbank is about survival, dignity and compassion. At the Foodbank we ensure that 'shopping' is an enjoyable, dignified and equitable process. Asylum seekers can come to the Foodbank once a week. They can select the foods that they most need and most enjoy. We run an equitable system that takes into account family size and means. This ensures that the distribution of donated or purchased food is sufficient, fair and a positive experience.

Address: 1 2 Batman St, West Melbourne, VIC 3003
Email: operations@asrc.org.au
Website: www.asrc.org.au

Cottage by the Sea

Information: Cottage by the Sea's primary objective is to empower disadvantaged children by supportng them in developing their self-esteem, health and well-being. You can help by donating food from their wishlist.

Address:29 Flinders Street.
Queenscliff, Vic. 3225
Phone: (03) 5258 1663
Email: info@cottagebythesea.com.au
Website: http://cottagebythesea.com.au/

FareShare

Information: FareShare, formerly known as One Umbrella, is an innovative, energetic organisation, rescuing food and fighting hunger. Since 2001 we have given away healthy, nutritious meals to the hungry and the homeless in Victoria, using food donated by businesses. By 'rescuing' food, we mean that it would otherwise be wasted, ending up in landfill. And in saving food from landfill, we also do our bit for the planet by helping to cut methane pollution and reducing demand for new food products

Address: 1 Thompson St, Abbotsford, VIC 3067
Email: admin@riserefugee.org
Website: http://riserefugee.org/what-we-do/food-bank

Sacred Heart Mission

Information: Our warm, welcoming Dining Hall is the heart of the Mission and where hundreds of people come every day of the year to share a meal.The Meals Program provides hearty, nutritious meals to people who are homeless, socially disadvantaged and isolated. It is also a vital opportunity for people to reconnect and develop a sense of community and belonging.The program relies on the generous food donations, which come from a wide range of businesses across Melbourne.

Address: 87 Grey St, St Kilda, VIC 3182
Email: info@sacredheartmission.org
Website: www.sacredheartmission.org

Sea Shepherd Australia

Information: Sea Shepherd Australia are currently seeking donations of Vegan food, a full list can be found on their website. The MY Steve Irwin is currently docked in Williamstown and donations can be dropped off.

Email: galleysi@seashepherd.org
Website: http://www.seashepherd.org/australia/

SecondBite

Information: SecondBite is committed to making a positive difference to people by identifying good quality nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste and redistributing it to over 70 food relief agencies providing thousands of meals for people in need.

Email: lisa@secondbite.org
Website: http://www.secondbite.org

Wesley Mission Victoria

Information: Many Wesley programs rely on goods-in-kind so that they can continue their important work. Your donation of non-perishable food can make a big difference to people in our community who are less fortunate.
 This year you are able to send food directly to the service centres through Woolworth shopping online. 

Phone: (03) 9662 2355
Email: fundraising@wesley.org.au 
Website: http://www.wesley.org.au/

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Western Australia

Anglicare WA

Information:Christmas, a time of joy for most, is sadly a time of isolation, frustration and despair for many Western Australian families. Donations of non-perishable foodare greatly appreciated leading up to Christmas each year.

Phone: (08) 9319 6401
Website: https://www.anglicarewa.org.au/be-involved/donate/food-toy-and-blanket-appeals.aspx

FoodBank WA

Information: Foodbank WA is a not-for-profit, non-denominational organisation which collects surplus, salvaged and donated food and grocery products from food manufacturers, distributors & retailers and distributes it via charitable welfare agencies, to people in need.

Address: 63 Division St, Welshpool , WA 6101 Phone: (03) 9662 2355
Email: wa.food@foodbankwa.org.au
Website: www.foodbankwa.org.au

Food Rescue

Information: If you are a licensed restaurant, caterer, hotel, café, food retailer or wholesaler, farmers market or primary producer and don't want to see your good food going to waste, we would love to hear from you!

Address: Unit 3 / 130 Francisco Street, Belmont, WA 6104
Phone: (08) 9277 8851
Email: office@foodrescue.com.au
Website: http://foodrescue.com.au/