Food Security & Food Relief

This program is intended for community members experiencing food insecurity or related hardship, including:

• Individuals and families experiencing financial hardship
• Low-income households who may struggle to access adequate food
• Vulnerable community members facing temporary or ongoing food insecurity
• People referred by community organisations, support services or local networks
• Seniors, migrants and CALD community members who may face additional barriers to food access

Food assistance is provided within available resources and program capacity. A person or household may be eligible if they:

• Are experiencing food insecurity or financial hardship
• Belong to a vulnerable or disadvantaged group served by the program
• Have been referred by a community organisation or support service (where applicable)
• Are participating in a community meal or food relief initiative organised by the Foundation

We do not guarantee ongoing food support to all applicants. Assistance depends on donations, partnerships, volunteer capacity and the nature of each initiative.

Food security activities are delivered through community-based initiatives that may include:

• Partnerships with food relief organisations such as OzHarvest
• Distribution of donated food to community members in need
• Community meals and shared lunch services
• Food relief initiatives connected to community events or senior engagement activities
• Coordination with volunteers to prepare and serve food in inclusive settings
• Referrals and collaboration with local community organisations where appropriate

• Reduced immediate food insecurity for participating individuals and households
• Improved access to nutritious food through community meals and relief
• Greater social connection through shared meal settings
• Stronger community awareness of local food security needs
• Increased volunteer engagement in food relief activities
• Improved wellbeing for vulnerable community members

We evaluate food security activities through:

• Records of meals served or food items distributed
• Attendance at community meal and food relief events
• Feedback from participants and community partners
• Volunteer participation in food preparation and distribution
• Review of partnership arrangements and donation outcomes
• Ongoing assessment of whether initiatives reach intended beneficiaries