Supporting four kids, aged 8, 7, 5 and 2, has always been tough, but Ashley, 28, has managed to scrape by. Then last year, the young mum from Warwick faced a series of major challenges that turned her life upside down.
Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) is one of Foodbank Queensland’s 250 Member Charities providing vital support services to Queenslanders in need.
During National Volunteer Week, we would like to recognise and celebrate the significant contribution of Foodbank Queensland’s generous team of volunteers.
It is with great sadness that Foodbank Queensland acknowledge the passing of Foodbank Queensland Founder, Ian Brusasco AO AM, on Thursday 13 May, aged 92.
When Ben woke up one morning completely paralysed in the left arm and hand, his life changed forever. Ben was a thriving musician who had recently moved to Australia from Scotland to re-launch his career, when through no fault of his own, he was unable…
In the Bundaberg region, Foodbank Queensland has 16 generous food donors who donate a large variety of fruit and vegetables, including sweet potatoes, tomatoes, capsicum, corn, beans, chilli and citrus fruits to help Queenslanders experiencing hunger.
When Nicole’s baby Bella, was just three months old, the terrified first-time mum, 24, had to quickly escape her home on Brisbane’s outskirts.
In April, Foodbank Queensland partnered with Sunny Queen Australia to distribute more than 600 dozen eggs and simple-to-create Easter activities to families in need.
“COVID-19 has increased the need for food, with many families facing poverty due to unemployment and increased health needs. Heart of Love Foundation, therefore, has increased service by frequently sourcing food from Foodbank to keep up with the increasing demands.”
A statement by Foodbank Queensland CEO Sara Harrup
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