Bringing the joy of Christmas to the bush Ros Bryan OAM JP shows us some of the volunteers who help out at the local Fish Creek RSL Christmas will be a little brighter for veterans sleeping rough and children with disabilities thanks to a very special FareShare delivery to South Read more…
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…
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…
Out of a job but not nutrition – why Simon loves our meals All it takes is a bit of bad luck to find yourself in a queue for food relief – just ask Simon. “It’s the first time in my situation,” says Simon, who moved to Melbourne from South Read more…
cohealth and FareShare: fighting the stigma of homelessness together A nutritious meal has immediate benefits for Melbourne’s growing community of rough sleepers many of whom suffer serious mental and physical health issues. cohealth Innerspace in Collingwood supports some of our city’s most marginalised people with FareShare meals which are handed Read more…
Making life easier for children with disabilities A freezer filled with ready-to-heat FareShare meals supports students with disabilities at Sale and District Specialist School. The Gippsland students can request a meal whenever they like while hampers with nutritious FareShare meals are also delivered directly to families in need of support. Read more…
FareShare Australia meets FareShare UK Same mission, same name but no relation. Meet Gareth Batty from UK food rescue giant FareShare who has been spending time in our Brisbane kitchen to understand our model of cooking rescued and donated food into nutritious meals. “I’m mind blown,” says Gareth, CEO of Read more…