We’ll be turning 5 million kilos of ‘waste’ into nourishing food over the next 3 years!

Fact is Australia produces MORE than enough food to feed everyone. In Victoria alone, 125,000 tonnes of edible fruit and veg is lost on farms every year.

Why? When crops do exceptionally well, growers end up with a surplus they can’t sell – and can’t afford to transport to charities like ours.

Of course, WE want that surplus here at Foodbank…so our unique approach to sourcing is making sure that’s happening.

Working alongside farmers, growers and packing houses to understand how their season is shaping up, we provide innovative and sustainable ways to secure any surplus – supplying collection bins, and finding empty space on trucks to move the produce.

Growers can then donate the product in a really positive way. Tangibly helping Victorians, without the cost of getting the food to us. Wins all round 😊

What we’ll do with YOUR help

Reduce food waste by 5 million kilos in three years

Support farmers and regional communities

Offset 1.9 million kilos of carbon dioxide equivalent

Provide 53 million serves of seasonal fruit & veg to Victorians