Distance no barrier to urgent meal relief Six thousand FareShare meals are now being enjoyed by the First Nations community of Mornington Island in response to a request for urgent assistance. In a logistical feat supported by Woolworths and supply chain Primary Connect, FareShare was able to reach the remote Read more…
Flooded, far-flung but not forgotten Imagine being stuck in your home surrounded by stinking, stagnant floodwater for weeks on end. That is the reality of a tiny community in Barmah, Victoria, where half a dozen houses have been marooned on a sandhill next to the Barmah Forest. John Phillips, whose Read more…
FareShare meals nourish people struggling for a bed for the night A friendly centre behind a Fitzroy church hands out FareShare meals to the growing numbers of people trying to keep a roof over their heads. St Marks Community Centre, operated by Anglicare Victoria, sees the impact of unaffordable rent Read more…
FareShare meals prove popular at The Salvation Army in Camberwell Twice a week, the Salvation Army (Salvos) in Camberwell hands out FareShare meals, food pantry essentials and hot take away meals to locals doing it tough. The numbers vary but on most days a few dozen people pass through. Norman Read more…
FareShare scoops hospitality award as force for good FareShare is thrilled to be honoured with the Food for Good Award in The Age Good Food Guide Awards 2023. The Food for Good Award recognises innovation, social enterprise and sustainability while contributing to the wider community. Marcus Godinho accepted the award on behalf of FareShare Read more…
Why FareShare’s soup is more than a meal for these Vinnies regulars Every Sunday, the St. Vincent de Paul (Vinnies) van pulls up on a quiet Maribyrnong side street at 3pm to hand out FareShare meals and soup along with other foodstuffs, clothing and sanitary items to people who are Read more…
FareShare meals feed dignity and wellbeing in Dingley Village There will never be enough FareShare meals to go around but sometimes the case for support is so compelling our chefs supply new charities even when FareShare is struggling to keep pace with existing demand. Recently, we started providing meals to Read more…
A good read and a vital feed at Yarra Libraries FareShare meals are proudly displayed in an upright display freezer in the foyer of Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library. “It’s meant to offer a dignified experience,” says Dylan Oosterweghel, Community Engagement and Outreach Officer. “People don’t have any concerns or Read more…
Why nutrition matters to Mohammed Imagine the angst of being unwell and unable to afford the recommended food you need. Mohammed is one of many people to experience this dilemma after suffering a mini stroke. “I just woke up and couldn’t stand. I lost control of my left hand Read more…
Adding science to FareShare’s recipe for nutrition FareShare always strives to make every meal count nutritionally and is now applying science in collaboration with the University of Queensland to maximise the health benefits. Helen Truby, Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at UQ, says FareShare has an important niche in food Read more…