Foodbank Digest | See Inside of our Mobile Foodbank

Always ready to respond

In times of a natural disaster like bushfires, floods or cyclones, worrying about where your next meal will come from is the last thing anyone should have to do. That’s why we’re always prepared to distribute emergency relief hampers to those who need them most. 

Behind every emergency relief hamper is a finely orchestrated logistics process that ensures they are swiftly packed, loaded onto trucks and distributed to those in need.

Every step of the way, we ensure that our products are properly unpacked, weighed, and prepared for distribution. We want to make sure that every hamper is filled with care and thought, providing the nourishment and support that communities need in tough times. 

A recipe for impact

For the fifth year of Meal Makers we mixed it up by introducing the Mystery Box Challenge brought a fresh twist – participants stepped into the shoes of our customers, shopped at Foodbank Perth, and cooked up delicious meals judged by experts.  

With 30 passionate participants, the challenge was a sizzling success,  raising an incredible 226,000 meals. The impact went beyond the competition – in our Community Kitchen, participants packaged 2,031 meals for Mobile Foodbank and regional branches, making a real difference in the community. 

Together, we cooked up a storm of change – thank you all for making the Mystery Box Challenge a success.

Getting out into the Wheatbelt

Providing food relief and nutrition education in the Wheatbelt is no small task, but together with Arc Infrastructure, we’re making a significant impact. The challenge was clear – the vastness of the Wheatbelt made accessing essential provisions a barrier to food relief. But since August 2021, we have successfully delivered 3,161 emergency relief hampers to seven community centres and have recently completed a trip delivering important nutrition education.

The Week of Care shows it’s more than just food

Times are tough, but here at Foodbank we offer more than just food relief. While essential non-food items and household basics like shampoo, pet food and even nappies are becoming a luxury instead of a right, our donors are helping us change that. 

In recognition of Foodbank’s annual Week of Care, we wanted to thank the organisations whose donations allow our visitors to maintain the dignity they deserve.