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December 13, 2024We have partnered with Encore Tissue to create Foodbank toilet paper that is soft on you but strong on change.
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Duncan Makeig elected new Foodbank Australia Chair
November 22, 202422nd 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.
Pressure Mounts on Federal Government for Food Donation Tax Incentive
November 18, 2024Monday 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…
Foodbank Hunger Report 2024 reveals 3.4 million households in Australia are food insecure
October 15, 2024Tuesday 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.
National Food Donation Tax Incentive introduced to Senate
July 23, 2024Legislation 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…
Struggling Aussies requesting period care products
July 16, 2024The 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.
Food Donation Tax Incentive
June 28, 2024Legislation 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…
What is food insecurity?
April 16, 2024Food 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.
Foodbank Pet Hunger Report
April 12, 2024Pet 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.
National Food Donation Tax Incentive – Resources
March 25, 2024A National Food Donation Tax Incentive would be a game-changer for Australia, helping people and planet alike.