FOODBANK BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY IN BUSHFIRE CRISIS

Foodbank is playing a crucial role in the current unprecedented bushfire crisis which is devastating communities across the country.

As a trusted organisation forming part of the official emergency response network, Foodbank is acting a conduit for the generosity of the food and grocery sector and the general public who are keen to assist with essential supplies to stricken areas. Foodbank is delivering exactly what is needed, when and where it’s needed in order to efficiently and effectively support the relief efforts.

Our work is dependent on people like you. Here’s how you can help:

Donate funds

For every $1 you donate, we are able to provide 2 meals to affected communities thanks to our partnership with the food and grocery sector.

To donate funds to our emergency bushfire relief appeal click here.

Donate food and groceries

We are currently accepting donations of non-perishable food and other essential grocery items at our warehouse at 50 Owen Street Glendenning NSW (40 mins from central Sydney).

Items in high demand:

• Bottled water
• Good quality tinned food and meals (with ring pulls)
• Noodles, pasta, and rice
• Long life milk and cereal
• Muesli bars and snacks
• Deodorant, soap and body wash
• Shampoo, conditioner and sanitary items
• Baby food and formula
• Pet food

Warehouse opening times and more info:

8am-4-pm Monday-Friday

For more information or larger donations click here.

Due to stretched transport resources we would ask for your help to deliver food donations and food drives to our warehouse.

Volunteering

At this time, we don’t have a call out for additional volunteers. Please keep an eye on our Facebook or Instagram pages as this will be updated when extra volunteers are required. Alternatively, please register your interest via our website to be updated of opportunities via email.

For further updates on what is happening keep an eye on our Facebook or Instagram pages.

For media enquiries please email media@foodbanknsw.org.au