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Meet Our Food Donors in Stanthorpe

February 17, 2021 1:27 pm Published by Comments Off on Meet Our Food Donors in Stanthorpe

Foodbank Queensland receives food donations from farmers, manufacturers and retailers all around Queensland. Recently, we had the pleasure of visiting our wonderful food donors in the small rural town of Stanthorpe. 


Maria’s Story

February 17, 2021 9:06 am Published by Comments Off on Maria’s Story

Maria, her three brothers and two sisters recently moved to Australia with their mother. A close-knit family, they were all eager to start a new chapter and leave their difficult life as refugees behind. 


Meet A Member Charity: Ipswich Foodbarn

January 19, 2021 10:17 am Published by Comments Off on Meet A Member Charity: Ipswich Foodbarn

Ipswich Foodbarn is one of Foodbank Queensland’s 250 Member Charities providing vital food relief to Queenslanders in crisis. The Ipswich charity is open four days a week and offers affordable food hampers and free fresh fruit and vegetables to people doing tough in the local…


Tony’s Story

January 19, 2021 9:20 am Published by Comments Off on Tony’s Story

Tony was an active, hard-working family man until a beach accident left him unable to work for six months. He recovered well and was about to go back to his job when an out-of-control motorist ran into his car. With another set of debilitating injuries,…


Back to School in 2021

January 18, 2021 2:53 pm Published by Comments Off on Back to School in 2021

This January, Foodbank Queensland is focused on supporting the thousands of children returning to school from low-income, vulnerable families. Our mission is to make sure that all Queensland children, regardless of their circumstances, have an equal start in life.


Queensland children at risk of going hungry this Christmas

December 4, 2020 3:14 pm Published by Comments Off on Queensland children at risk of going hungry this Christmas

New research from Foodbank Queensland reveals two-thirds (64%) of Queensland food relief charities believe they will not have enough food to feed hungry families this Christmas.


Rachel’s Story

November 30, 2020 12:03 pm Published by Comments Off on Rachel’s Story

“A week before Christmas, my partner lost his job. I managed to find somewhere that would send us a food hamper. When it comes to food for my kids, I’ll do anything for them.”


Camille’s Story

November 12, 2020 3:52 pm Published by Comments Off on Camille’s Story

Camille never imagined that, when she came to Australia to study, a global pandemic would leave her jobless and unable to afford life’s necessities, miles away from home.


Meet Our Food Donors in Far North Queensland

November 12, 2020 3:11 pm Published by Comments Off on Meet Our Food Donors in Far North Queensland

Foodbank Queensland receives generous donations of food and groceries from farmers, manufacturers and retailers all around Queensland. In fact, some of our largest food donations come from Far North Queensland.