This holiday season, LET'S RECYCLE! ♻️🎄 Head to your local Return and Earn machine and donate your 10c refunds from eligible containers to Foodbank NSW & ACT. 🌟 Take a selfie while you're making a difference and tag us in your post—we'd love to celebrate your contribution! 👉 Every 5 bottles or cans you donate = 1 meal for someone in need. Together, we can recycle, give back and make this holiday season brighter for our community. 💜 #Recycling #SustainableLiving #ReturnAndEarn #FoodbankNSW #CommunitySupport #ReduceReuseRecycle #MakeADifference
Foodbank NSW & ACT
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Glendenning, New South Wales 2,814 followers
Fighting hunger by sourcing and distributing food for people in need.
About us
Foodbank is Australia’s largest food relief organisation, providing food relief to over 652,00 Australians each month through our charity partners and school programs. We achieve this by working with the Australian food and grocery industry which provides surplus and donated product. We also collaborate with farmers, manufacturers, suppliers and the government on programs to produce key staple foods such as breakfast cereals, milk, pasta, canned foods and sausages. Our mission is to deliver the most food to the most Australians in need in the most efficient way. Hunger • Over 4 million Australians have experienced food insecurity in the last 12 months • Over half of Australians experiencing food insecurity are employed • The high cost of living is the main cause of food insecurity for Australians How we help • Foodbank distributes food to over 652,000 Australians every month, of which 27% are children • More than four out of five recipients of food relief say the benefits of this assistance made a difference in their life
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http://www.foodbanknsw.org.au/
External link for Foodbank NSW & ACT
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Glendenning, New South Wales
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Food relief, Corporate Volunteering, School Breakfast programs, Emergency Relief, and Fundraising
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50 Owen Street
Glendenning, New South Wales 2761, AU
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Last night we attended the Christmas Celebration at Carevan Blacktown Inc. 🎄💜💚 It was a night filled with joy, fun and the festive spirit catering to almost 200 people to give back to the local community members. Carevan Blacktown hosted a beautiful Sunday roast accompanied by a live singer, and topped off with gifts and Foodbank Christmas hampers for all, handed out by Santa! We were so grateful to be invited to join the other incredible volunteers and play a part in making the day special for those doing it tough. #ChristmasCelebration #CarevanBlacktown #CommunitySpirit #FestiveSeason #CommunitySupport #FoodbankNSWACT #FBNA
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This year, we’ve brought food to communities far and wide, reaching so many in need. 💜✨ Hosting 27 Fresh Produce Pop-Ups across NSW and the ACT has only been possible thanks to the incredible efforts of our partners, volunteers and supporters. For our final Fresh Produce Pop-Up of 2024, we teamed up with the incredible Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) to give back to the wonderful community in Young! We distributed up to 7,000 kgs of fresh fruit, veggies and pantry staple, equating to over 10,000 meals out to local families to give a helping hand just in time for the holiday season. To top it off, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network provided free vaccinations, ensuring the community stays healthy and safe. #FreshProducePopUp #FoodbankNSWACT #FBNA #CommunitySupport #FoodDistribution #MurrumbidgeePHN #Young
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The need for support is greater than ever. Foodbank NSW & ACT is working tirelessly to ensure that no one goes hungry this Christmas, but we can’t do it alone.🤝 We rely on the generosity of our community to help us provide essential food and supplies to those in need. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a significant difference. Here’s 5 ways you can support people doing it tough this Christmas: https://lnkd.in/gGyMtPQY #FoodbankNSWACT #FBNA #EndHunger #CommunitySupport #ChristmasGiving #FoodForAll #GiveBack
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$50,000 Raised Through Return and Earn! 🎉 This Christmas, generosity shines brighter than ever! Thanks to our amazing partnership with Return and Earn, we've turned recycling into 100,000 meals for families in need. 🌟 By donating eligible drink containers, you're not only helping the environment but also making a real impact on hunger. 💜 Every container counts toward filling plates and hearts this festive season. Let’s keep the spirit going—turn your recycling into vital food relief. Together, we can make this Christmas a little brighter for everyone. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gS5YksDv. #ReturnAndEarn #RecyclingForGood #FightHunger #GivingBack #CommunitySupport
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Attention, Young and surrounding areas! We’re thrilled to announce that this Thursday, we’ll be in your town with a truckload of FREE fresh fruit, veggies and pantry staples—just for you! Together with our amazing partners at Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) we’re hosting a Fresh Produce Pop-Up to help fill your reusable bags with nutritious essentials and free vaccinations. 📍 Where: Young Railway Station, Lovell St, Young NSW 2594 📅 When: Thursday, 12 December 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM Don’t miss out—come by, say hello, and stock up on fresh produce!
People facing food insecurity have the chance to access essential supplies at an upcoming Foodbank pop-up event in Young. Scheduled for Thursday 12 December, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, the event will be held at Young Railway Station, Lovell Street, Young. Attendees are encouraged to bring reusable bags. Foodbank NSW & ACT Chief Operating Officer Samantha Prescott said the event will provide essential, fresh, and nutritious produce for those experiencing food insecurity. ‘We’ll be bringing up to 7 tonnes of fresh produce to the pop up, which will ensure hundreds of families have access to enough fresh food for an entire week,’ Ms Prescott said. ‘It’s a particularly timely event, given the anticipated increase in calls for assistance to local support services as the cost of living continues to rise. ‘If you’re concerned about having access to fresh food, please come along; we’ll have a team of friendly volunteers ready to help you select what you’d like. ‘We’d like to thank Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network for partnering with us to organise the pop up, and Hilltops Council for all their help in bringing this event to fruition; it’s been a combined effort.’ Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gwiDhbqN
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A huge thank you to Andrew Battishall and Chris Taylor for presenting a $10,000 Transurban Community Fund Grant to support vital driver training programs for our staff and volunteers. This funding will enhance safety and confidence across our fleet, ensuring we can continue delivering food to those in need. Our thanks to Blacktown MP Stephen Bali for joining us for this special presentation.
🌟 Supporting Community Safety and Skills Development 🌟 This morning, I had the privilege of attending the presentation of a Transurban Community Fund Grant to Foodbank NSW & ACT in Glendenning , alongside Andrew Battishall, Project Director of the M7-M12 Integration Project. The grant was presented by Andrew and Blacktown MP Stephen Bali to Foodbank CEO John Robertson. This grant will support a Driver Training Program for Staff and Volunteers, enabling up to 40 drivers and organisational staff to participate in vital training programs. These programs are designed to enhance safety, education, and incident prevention when operating Foodbank's diverse fleet of vehicles. Key training initiatives include: 🚗 Specialised safety skills and confidence training with NRMA, providing essential car licence driver familiarisation across the fleet, including Rangers, vans, and light trucks up to 4.5 tonnes. 🚛 A one-day On-Road Towing course, offering advanced skills for securely driving and manoeuvring trailers. This investment in skill-building and safety is a testament to the meaningful impact partnerships like this can have on community organisations. Thank you to Foodbank NSW & ACT for the fantastic work you are doing supporting thousands of people in communities across NSW. We are very pleased to help support keeping your drivers safe as they travel the length and breadth of NSW delivering food. Lee Jeloscek Alex Hart Alisa Hitchcock Brooke Cocks Steph Lewis Samantha Prescott Janyne Hogan
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A new way to give back this Christmas, let’s flip the script on vending machines. Instead of grabbing a treat for yourself, you can use a Giving Machine | Australia in Sydney or Canberra to provide life-changing items for those in need. 💜 Swipe your card, and you’re not just donating—you’re delivering meals and essentials to Aussies doing it tough. 100% of your donation will go directly to Foodbank NSW & ACT, helping us fight hunger and bring hope to families this festive season. Your generosity fuels so much more than a meal—it supports health, wellbeing, and dignity. 💡 Find a Giving Machine near you and give back today.
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What an incredible effort from all our corporate volunteers in this year’s Christmas Hamper packing. We had our final corporate team from Bob & Pete's in the warehouse this week, wrapping up our corporate volunteer hamper packing. A huge thank you to everyone involved for your dedication to getting these hampers to those in need. Together, we’re making the season brighter for families doing it tough. 💜 Help us continue the giving season and give hope to families doing it tough in the lead-up to Christmas. Donate today: foodbankna.org/DonateNow #CorporateVolunteers #ChristmasHampers #GivingSeason #SeasonOfGiving
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Happy International Volunteer Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible efforts of our volunteers who make an extraordinary impact every single day. From regular volunteers to corporate teams, your hard work helps us pick and pack over 150 orders daily. These orders are delivered to our amazing Community Partners, who ensure that food reaches people in need across their communities. 💜 Thank you to every single volunteer who has walked through our doors this year. Your contributions have been vital in providing meals to those going without. Want to join our volunteer team and make a difference? Express your interest today by emailing [email protected]. #InternationalVolunteerDay #FoodbankNSWACT #VolunteersMakeADifference #ThankYou
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