Food relief for vulnerable Australians

At least a third of Australian households (36%)* experiencing moderate to severe food insecurity in the past year* reminds us that anyone can struggle to put food on the table.

With 79%* of Australians in need naming the continued rising cost of living as the main reason for seeking food relief, food insecurity continues to affect households that it has not touched before.In the past year alone, Foodbank has sourced more than 92 million meals and continues to see a rise in demand. 

The cost of living can be felt by many, including people like Sarah^ from Queensland, who is a full-time carer for her son. “We could usually manage to get through the fortnight, but in the last year or so, with all the price hikes, we can’t come close to that, most nights now I don’t eat because we can’t afford to buy it”. Unfortunately, this is not uncommon across Australia, with Foodbanks across the country reportingmore and more experiences like Sarah’s. 

Not only does the increased cost of living affect everyday Australians, but it’s costing us more to source, produce, store and transport food against the backdrop of increasing demand. We need your support now more than ever, to help people like Sarah put food on the table for their families. Donate before the End of the Financial Year (30 June) to help support those in need. Remember - every $1 creates 2 nutritious meals for someone trying to feed their family.   

The rising cost of living is impacting everyday Australians and driving up our expenses to source, produce, store, and transport food, all while demand continues to grow. Now, more than ever, we need your support to help families like Sarah's put food on the table. Donate before the End of the Financial Year (30 June) to make a difference. Every $1 you give provides 2 nutritious meals for someone in need. Your contribution matters. 

From all of us at Foodbank, thank you. 

^Name has been changed. 
*Foodbank Hunger Report 2023.

Links:

• Foodbank Hunger Report 2023

In the past year, 3.7 million Australian households (36%) experienced moderate to severe food insecurity. This means, at the very least, they are reducing the quality, variety, or desirability of their food and at worst, people are missing some (or all) meals. Half of all renters and a third of all mortgage holders are struggling to put a meal on their table, with at least 60% of food insecure households having someone in paid work. It's a stark reminder that hunger could be impacting the lives of your neighbours, friends, and colleagues. 

The rising cost of living is now tipping people over the edge. Food insecurity is now affecting households that have never been touched by it before. In the last 12 months, 77% of those households experiencing food insecurity did so for the first time. For the majority of those, the episode was intermittent and brief as they struggled to manage their budget during a cost-of-living crisis. While for a few, it was due to an unexpected event such as the loss of their job or unanticipated medical bills – the more common reasons cited prior to the pandemic. In the past year, Foodbank sourced more than 90 million meals to help those in need. More than 30% of all food and groceries distributed by Foodbank nationally went to regional and rural communities. 

The annual Foodbank Hunger Report released in October 2023, reminds us that anyone can experience food insecurity. Through this research, we continue to spread the critical message that there is no shame in getting help. If someone you know needs help, please visit our websiteandthe 'Find Food' button to search for food relief services nearby. 

Thank you for your continued support, which will go towards ensuring Foodbank warehouses across Australia have access to high-demand items that don’t come in sufficient quantities via traditional food rescue channels. Through your generous donations, we can keep distributing food for as long as people need it - every dollar you donate creates two nourishing meals for someone who is struggling.

Thank you.

Links:

• Foodbank Hunger Report 2023