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We want to give a huge shout out to Lineage for offering us invaluable freezer space for SecondBite food and FareShare cooked meals in case of damage to our sites. We moved 50 pallets of food and meals over to them before Tropical Cyclone Alfred hit and this meant that we were still able to provide food and meals to people who need them most early last week. Fighting food insecurity is a team effort and we are really grateful to Lineage for their support 👏

🌟 Spotlight on Bridge Builders Incorporated🌟 We're proud to partner with BB Inc in WA, supporting their mission to provide food relief to individuals and families facing crisis in the Mandurah and Peel (Bindjareb) region. At BB Inc, they understand the complexities of food insecurity and offer a food relief outlet and welfare food distribution program, helping several hundred families each week. We deliver quality rescued food every week, and through our Community Connect program, they collect from their local Coles store three times per week. Together, we’ve rescued 17,288kgs of food this year so far! With rising challenges like the cost of living, more people than ever are turning to BB Inc for help. We’re proud to be part of this crucial work alongside their dedicated team.

The devastating floods in Queensland and New South Wales have left thousands without homes, food, and basic necessities. In response, SecondBite is delivering emergency food hampers packed with essential, nutritious items to those most in need. However, we can't do it alone. Every dollar you donate helps provide these hampers, offering critical support and nourishment to flood-affected families. Your generosity can make a significant difference during this crisis. Please donate today and help us bring comfort and hope to those who have lost so much. 🎥 Watch VIC State Manager Mathew Reiffel explain how SecondBite is able to respond quickly to provide relief. If you're in a position to help, head to secondbite.org/emergency

In the aftermath of Ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred, communities across Queensland and New South Wales are facing significant destruction — homes lost, livelihoods disrupted, and thousands urgently needing support. At SecondBite, we believe no one should go hungry, especially in times of crisis. That’s why we’re working with our food donation and charity partners to provide essential food relief to impacted communities. Our teams are focused on delivering immediate support to those facing displacement, power outages, and the destruction of homes and infrastructure. You can help us make a difference. Your donation enables us to respond quickly and ensure people in QLD and NSW have the food they need during this critical time. secondbite.org/emergency #SecondBite #FoodRelief #CycloneAlfred

We were very happy with this finding from our Charity Partner Survey - 88% of charity partners agree that we've helped to reduce their financial stress which allows them to focus on other essential services. We have more than 1000 incredible charity partners across Australia, and we could not do what we do without them! Read more of the findings here: https://lnkd.in/dhUB2BMe

We're reopening on Monday! Our Queensland sites experienced some damage from Cyclone Alfred, so our team is working as hard as possible to get them all cleaned up and restocked. This means collections and deliveries will resume on Monday. We are working with our charity partners to prioritise areas most in need, and we appreciate your patience during this time. For our community partners, we appreciate your patience during this time. If you have any questions, please contact your Community Partnerships Officer.

🌟Spotlight on The Salvation Army Wyndham City 🌟 Salvation Army Wyndham City supports around 200 people every week with free food through their community lunches, Doorways Program, and Friday nights with their Red Bus at Werribee station. Since July 2024, Salvation Army Wyndham have helped us to rescue more than 10,000kg of food! We provide them with weekly deliveries of fruit and veg, and we've also connected them with Nando's so they can pick up chicken each week. Salvation Army Wydnham relies on volunteers to keep things running and one volunteer “Sammy was made homeless due to a marriage breakdown and bike accident. One night he heard on the streets of a bus that had hot meals and food...he became one of our regulars and learnt of other services... He was helped to clean himself up to start to attend the necessary appointments to secure a house after being homeless for 4 years. He is now one of my most reliable volunteers, he helps drive the bus for donation pick-ups and loves serving the community with his big smile”. - Timothy Kite, Assistant Pastor at Salvation Army Wyndham Sammy is a great example of how together, we're making a lasting impact on the lives of people who need it most. 💪❤️

🌟 Spotlight on Gateway Care🌟 Gateway Care is dedicated to alleviating hunger and fostering connection throughout the Sunshine Coast and further. Through their food relief outlet and welfare distribution program, they support hundreds of families in need every week. In 2024, Gateway Care helped rescue more than 400,000 kgs of food through collections from our warehouse and our Coles Community Connect program, making them one of our largest food rescue organisations in Queensland! Thank you, Gateway Care, for your dedication to helping the community and for being such a strong partner in our mission. 💪

Takeaway 4 & 5 : Alarmingly 40% of our charity partners have had to turn people away due to insufficient resources. Unfortunately, they expect the situation to worsen before it gets better. This shift highlights the growing need for food support in our communities. Read more of our findings from our Charity Partner Survey here: https://lnkd.in/dhUB2BMe

❗Queensland Closure Notice❗With Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaching, we are closing all SecondBite | FareShare Queensland sites from 12pm today and intend to reopen on Monday 10th March, depending whether our sites are affected. The safety of our staff and volunteers is our highest priority. Keep an eye out here for more updates. The Queensland Government website is a helpful tool to ensure you're prepared: https://lnkd.in/gH49jHZN Stay safe Queensland.