22nd November 2024: Former Managing Director of Lion Asia Dairy, Duncan Makeig has been elected unopposed as Foodbank Australia Chair of the Board, succeeding outgoing Independent Chair, Tony Froggatt following his nine years of service.
Monday 18 November 2024: Foodbank Australia insists the federal government can no longer ignore the mounting pressure to adopt an incentive for farmers and small to medium businesses that has the potential to halve food waste by 2030 and provide the equivalent of 100 million…
Tuesday 15 October: Low-income households are enduring the highest rates of food insecurity since the onset of the cost-of-living crisis, according to the Foodbank Hunger Report 2024, released today.
Legislation introduced next week aims to unlock tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables for hungry Australians struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. The Bill is inspired by the National Food Donation Tax Incentive, developed by Foodbank, SecondBite, and OzHarvest. This incentive encourages food businesses, such as…
The inability to afford period care products has hidden and severe consequences including missing school or work or using unhygienic items such as socks, newspapers and rags as replacements, potentially leading to medical issues.
Legislation introduced next week aims to unlock tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables for hungry Australians struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. The Bill is inspired by the National Food Donation Tax Incentive, developed by Foodbank, SecondBite, and OzHarvest. This incentive encourages food businesses, such as…
Food insecurity is not just about being hungry; rather, it includes the stress of rationing out food, skipping meals, or not knowing when or how you will get your next meal.
Pet owners living in food insecure households are resorting to self-sacrifice to protect the welfare of their pets, with almost a quarter (24%) skipping meals so their pets can eat.
A National Food Donation Tax Incentive would be a game-changer for Australia, helping people and planet alike.
Today, Foodbank Australia revealed it sourced a record volume of food and groceries in 2023. In total, Foodbank sourced 51 million kilograms of food and groceries, the equivalent of 92 million meals, as the cost-of-living crisis pushed demand for food relief to record highs across…
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