Foodbank Australia

We’re thrilled to share that 51 countries have registered for the upcoming Global FoodBanking Network Summit! This gathering will bring together leaders and innovators from across the world to tackle some of the most pressing issues in food security and hunger relief. In this video, our CEO, Brianna Casey AM, shares five key things you should know ahead of the event. The Global FoodBanking Network #GFNSummit2024 #GlobalSummit #EndingHunger #FoodSecurity #Collaboration

Hungry for Change? Australia produces enough food to feed the population three times over—yet 3.7 million households struggled to put a meal on the table last year. You have a unique chance to influence legislation that could turn this around. A Bill that would introduce a National Food Donation Tax Incentive is currently the subject of an important Senate Inquiry. This Bill is a huge step in the right direction, but needs a little tweaking to help it make an even greater positive impact. With your input, we can push for crucial amendments that will enable more farmers, food businesses, and logistics companies to donate food instead of wasting it—directly helping those in need. 🔊 Time is running out: The submission deadline is Tuesday, 20 August. We've made it easy for you—use our template to draft your response and make an impact. 👉 Head to: https://lnkd.in/gGiDKpYU #EndHunger #EndWaste

The Global FoodBanking Summit is less than one month away! Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of an amazing opportunity to talk food systems, climate change and the future of foodbanking in Sydney. Due to popular demand, registration have re-opened for today only. The Summit will be a dynamic, international conference that shapes solutions to hunger, food security, and sustainability challenges. The event will feature interactive sessions, breakout discussions, networking activities, and field trips in Sydney and the surrounding area. It will provide opportunities to visit food banks to deepen understanding and observe innovations. Time is of the essence; registrations are only open for 24 hours: https://lnkd.in/g_Ku2PGD #EndHunger #EndWaste #GFNsummit

We are proud to be part of the The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN), a community of locally led food banks in more than 50 countries. According to GFN's Network Activity Report, these food banks served 40 million people and prevented 654 million kilograms of food from going to waste last year alone. We are excited to welcome this global community to Sydney this September for the Global Food Banking Network Summit. To talk about food systems, climate change, nourishing people and how together we make a difference to many lives around the world. #WeAreGFN #EndHunger #ZeroHunger #EndWaste #EndFoodWaste

Australians of all ages and income brackets are being forced to cut back on basic needs like food, electricity, and transport due to the words we don't want to hear anymore—yet we can't escape its impact on our daily lives: the cost of living crisis. Recent findings from The Australian reveal what people are cutting back on to stay afloat. For example, more than half of all households are reducing their food spending, and a quarter skipped doctor visits. Even households earning over $200,000 a year are feeling the pinch, with almost a quarter having delayed seeing a doctor, and half having reduced their grocery spending in the past year. If you're struggling to put food on your table, please know you're not alone, and help is available. Please visit the Find Food page on our website https://lnkd.in/g5vtdJqU #costofliving #endhunger #costoflivingcrisis #zerohunger

When the laundry basket fills up with dirty clothes, many of us don’t think twice about doing a load of washing. However, for many households, buying laundry products is a luxury that must be sacrificed to afford food and pay the bills. We all know the fresh feeling and smell of clean clothes and sheets which help boost moods and possibly build confidence to take on the day. A heartfelt thank you to our generous donors Unilever, PZ Cussons and Henkel for donating laundry products, ensuring that everyone, no matter their situation, can have clean, fresh laundry. #EverydayEssentials #CleanLaundry #WeekofCare #Dignity #Foodbank *Name and photo changed for privacy.

When budgets are tight, self-care products often get cut from the shopping list. Moisturisers, cleansers, and other products are not luxuries—they are essential for many men, women, teenagers, and children facing tough times. Everyone deserves healthy skin. It impacts confidence and can significantly affect those already struggling to pay the bills. That's why we partner with companies to ensure a regular supply of products for our charities to offer their communities. A huge thank you to Beiersdorf, L'Oréal, Procter & Gamble and Kenvue for donating these vital products that provide strength in the face of adversity for those doing it tough. #WeekofCare #Dignity #Foodbank #SelfCareMatters #HealthySkinForAll #ConfidenceBoost #EssentialItems *Name and photo changed for privacy.

Imagine the worry of not knowing if you can find toilet paper. For many of us, it was a brief experience during the panic buying of the pandemic. But for people struggling right now, this can be a daily stress: "Can I afford toilet paper this week?" A big thank you to Sorbent Paper Company Pty Ltd, Kimberly-Clark and Amazon whose donations of toilet paper are distributed across the country by our charity partners, reaching the homes of everyday people struggling to make ends meet. #WeekofCare #Dignity #Foodbank #ToiletPaper #EssentialItem #DailyStress #Affordability *Name and photo changed for privacy

We can all agree how good it feels to have freshly washed hair. Yet for too many Aussies like Mat*, everyday essentials such as shampoo and conditioner are out of reach. While many of us may often overlook these products, they are essential for more than just cleanliness—it’s a crucial part of self-care that helps maintain confidence, dignity and a sense of normalcy during tough times, especially if there are children in the household. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous donors L'Oréal, and Procter & Gamble for donating these important hair care products. Your kindness ensures that everyone can experience the simple yet profound comfort of clean hair when they need it most. #WeekofCare #Dignity #HairCare #SelfCare *name and photo changed for privacy.

While cleaning the house or washing dishes may seem like mundane tasks, they are the building blocks of a happy home. They are the first lessons we teach our children, often accompanied by memories of soap suds fights with siblings or lively post-dinner chats. Clean spaces not only promote physical wellbeing but also contribute to our mental and emotional health, making them more than just chores. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our largest national donor of household cleaning products, Reckitt, and to Kimberly-Clark, Sorbent Paper Company Pty Ltd and Amazon who have all generously donated everything from dishwashing liquid to disinfectants, surface cleaners, wipes, and sponges. #WeekofCare #Foodbank #CleaningMatters #HealthyLiving #Dignity *Name and photo changed for privacy.