Every day, we work to make sure good food doesn’t go to waste – and instead, goes to the people who need it most.

Thanks to our incredible network of farmers, producers, retailers and manufacturers, we’ve redistributed thousands of tonnes of surplus and imperfect food. From fruit that’s too curvy to sell to products with damaged packaging, we’ve turned write-offs into lifelines.

Together, we’re feeding Western Australians and reducing food waste — one donated or rescued item at a time.

Thank you to our amazing food partners

SCT Logistics was a standout partner – using their logistics expertise and industry relationships to convert damaged stock into donations. Their support helped us get more food to more people, faster.

Coles and Woolworths continued to be among our top three donors, providing consistent, high-quality food

Our chef was kept busy thanks to generous donations of surplus raw ingredients from HelloFresh and Patties. These ingredients became daily mystery box challenges – and daily meals for our customers.

Through the boosted support of Perth Markets, we’ve redistributed 195 tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables – all still perfectly good to eat.

And it’s not just food. Our donors also helped us provide nappies, pet food, cleaning supplies and personal hygiene products – the everyday essentials that make a big difference.

Expanded access through smart purchasing

With demand growing and food donations tightening, we had to think differently. To protect dignity of choice and ensure a consistent range of Everyday Food Essentials, we expanded our purchasing program.

One of our newest initiatives – the Foodbank Agency Pantry – offered a curated range of around 30 in-demand products that charity partners can purchase at low cost. It helped us reach more remote and regional areas and gave charity partners the flexibility to support their own sustainability.

Increased our
fresh fruit and vegetables supply

Fresh fruit and vegetables shouldn’t be a luxury – but for many Western Australians, it’s become just that. That’s why we provided fresh fruit and vegetables for free and we worked hard to build new relationships with growers, transporters and everyone in between, so we can get more fresh produce to the people who need it most.

From Carnarvon to the South West, we found new ways to rescue good food and make healthy eating more accessible – no matter where you live or what your budget looks like.

Learn how we are building new relationships.

A fresh squeeze of generosity from AgriFresh

When it comes to fresh, juicy impact – AgriFresh is delivering in spades. As Western Australia’s largest citrus grower, this family-run orchard in Dandaragan became one of our newest and most generous fruit donors.

Their oranges might be too big or a little off-colour for supermarket shelves, but they’re packed with goodness – and now, they’re brightening up our branches and nourishing our customers across the state.

Read how AgriFresh has partnered with us.

Protein power on every plate

For many Western Australians, meat has become a luxury. Rising prices mean protein is often the first thing cut from the weekly shop. But thanks to WA Government funding, we were able to forge new partnerships, including with the Craig Mostyn Group, Inghams, Westpork, Dardanaup Butchering Company, Harvey Beef and Austral fisheries to help families bring it back to the table.

These generous weekly donations are making it possible for our customers to enjoy balanced, nutritious meals – without breaking the budget.

Learn how we are increasing our protein supply.

A special thanks to our major food donors 

We’re incredibly grateful to our local and national food donors who are committed to reducing hunger and food waste. Your generosity helped us turn surplus stock into something truly meaningful – nourishment, dignity and hope.

Empowering people with the skills to eat well for life

At Foodbank WA, we’re passionate about helping people build lifelong healthy habits. Our nom! nutrition education and cooking programs are practical, inclusive and designed to make healthy eating feel achievable — no matter your age or budget.

Led by qualified nutritionists and dietitians, nom! gives people the skills and confidence to plan, prepare and cook simple, nutritious meals. Whether it’s in schools or community centres, our hands-on approach makes learning about food fun and empowering.

This year, we delivered 563 nutrition education sessions with 6,546 attendances across the state.

Superhero Foods®

For more than a decade, our Superhero Foods® have helped bring healthy eating to life. What began as a set of playful characters has grown into a vibrant suite of resources – from lesson plans and recipes to games and activities – all developed by our in-house team of public health nutritionists.

Superhero Foods HQ is a go-to destination for educators and families across Western Australia. It’s packed with colourful, engaging resources and tools that make learning about nutrition exciting for kids.

And this year, Super Fruity joined the West Coast Eagles mascots at Optus Stadium for the Million Meals Challenge, helping spread the message that healthy food can be fun too.

Teaching school students how to make healthy food choices

Our nom! Schools program is all about giving students the knowledge, confidence and skills to make healthy food choices – now and into the future.

This year, we delivered hands-on sessions to 2,344 students across 120 sessions, helping them learn about the five core food groups, food safety, mindful eating and how to prepare simple, nutritious meals with their peers.

“The interactive nature of the sessions kept students engaged throughout and the practical skills they gained -safe knife handling, introducing new foods and food textures in innovative lessons and even solely the cooking techniques – were all invaluable life skills. It was clear that a great deal of care and planning went into making the experience meaningful and very educational.’’

Thank you to Mineral Resources and PLS for supporting nom! Schools and helping us inspire the next generation of healthy eaters.

Read how Herne Hill students embraced their nom! Schools experience.

Helping families build healthy habits for life

The early years are critical for shaping lifelong eating habits. That’s why nom! Children focused on guiding parents and carers of young children through their feeding journey. Supporting them to make healthy food choices – even on a tight budget.

We partnered with 33 community organisations, local and state government departments to reach families across Perth, Peel, South West and Pilbara, including Aboriginal communities and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We delivered 54 programs across 215 sessions, reaching 478 parents and carers and making a positive impact on more than 900 children. One parent shared:

“Thank you for all the support over the last 5 weeks. I’ve gained so much knowledge and confidence in feeding my family in a more cost-effective way.”

A heartfelt thank you to Roy Hill, Hawaiian and the Channel 7 Telethon Trust for their generous support of nom! Children.

Learn how we are building healthy habits.

Empowering communities with practical food skills

From Geraldton to Esperance, Perth to Kalgoorlie, our nutritionists deliver nom! sessions that help people build food literacy. Popular topics like Shopping on a Budget and Reducing Food Waste gave participants practical tools to make healthier choices, stretch their food further and reduce waste.

Our Healthy Eating Hub in Fremantle closed in March 2025 and we were grateful for the opportunity to run 132 nutrition education sessions, reaching 1,024 participants since its opening in April 2022.

We were proud to host the first-ever nom! Kids Kitchen at the 2024 Perth Royal Show, where more than 800 children joined us to cook, learn and have fun in the kitchen. We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with the Royal Agricultural Society of WA.

A big thank you to ATCO, Arc Infrastructure, Hawaiian, Northern Star Resources and ToyBox Australia who helped us reach more communities with nom!

Meet the Pink Ladies

In Bunbury, a small team with big hearts is making a huge impact. Known affectionately as the Pink Ladies, these passionate volunteers drove the rollout of Mobile Foodbank across the South West. What began in 2021 with deliveries to Community Resource Centres grew into a vibrant service reaching 13 locations. With their signature pink hi-vis and unstoppable energy, they’ve built a service that’s not only efficient but deeply personal and greatly appreciated. Their story is one of hard work, persistence and a whole lot of heart.

Read their story.

Our volunteers

Every day, our volunteers show up with energy, compassion and a smile. They’re the heart and soul of our mission, helping Western Australians doing it tough. During National Volunteer Week, we celebrated their incredible contribution with support from Herbert Smith Freehills and Dôme Cafes. We’re also grateful to our corporate volunteers and their companies who joined us weekly to pack hampers, cook meals and take part in Takeover Days and Meals for Purpose challenges. We couldn’t do what we do without them.

Our people

At Foodbank WA, we’re united by a shared purpose – to feed and support Western Australians in need. Our team is diverse, professional and deeply committed to making a difference. This year, we invested in our people, equipping them with the skills and confidence to do their best work. Training covered safe driving, empathy, customer service and cultural awareness. We reviewed our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy, partnered with the City of Belmont to support job seekers and completed over 50 days of training at AIM WA. Our Pulse Check surveys showed an average happiness score of 79% – a reflection of the pride and positivity we bought to our work.

Nick Yeo, Derek La Ferla, Kate O’Hara, Patsy Mitchell, Anika Sadler, Greg Brindle. Absent: Steve Harris, Clint Johnson, Dr Christina Pollard,   

Thank you to our Board of Directors for their strategic guidance and governance throughout the year.

(Back) Mike McLaren, David Warren, Ian de Nazareth (Front) Michael Davidson, Kate O’Hara, Latisha Hoera, Jennifer Tartaglia, Rene Wang, Moira Aynsley

Thank you to our leadership team for their passion, commitment and dedication to meeting our purpose.

A strong focus on safety and wellbeing

We don’t just say we care about safety – we delivered on it. This year, we completed 5,552 safety assurances like pre-start checks and safety walks – almost double the previous year. We launched a bespoke safe driving training video and assessment. Our branches received ongoing training in safety systems and investigations, and we engaged injury management consultants to improve care and follow-up for staff in the event of a workplace injury.

United in generosity

The ABC Gives campaign delivered incredible results this year – raising enough to provide more than 1.1 million meals to Western Australians doing it tough. With matched support from the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation and Minderoo Foundation, we were able to stretch every donation further. These funds helped us get essential food and groceries to families during the high-cost Christmas period, supported nutrition education programs that promote healthy eating, and funded emergency relief for those unable to afford food.

In 2025, we celebrated a major million meal milestone with our long-standing partner, the West Coast Eagles Football Club. Thanks to support from the McCusker Charitable Foundation and Eagles members, we reached our goal of raising the equivalent of 1 million meals. This year’s charity round alone raised enough to provide 226,110 meals. Peel Thunder Football Club, backed by Alcoa Australia, continued their incredible support, raising 46,898 meals through their Charity Game Day. We also welcomed a new event to our fundraising family – the Tour of Albany cycling event – which raised 20,034 meals.

The 2024 Give a Feed campaign, a collaboration between Foodbank WA, Rotary WA and founders Aaron Pitt and Wayne Smith, raised funds to deliver 3,000 festive hampers to families across Western Australia. Each $50 hamper, packed by volunteers, provided a nutritious festive meal for a family of four. The campaign surpassed $1 million donations since its inception in 2012. Hampers were distributed via our charity partners, reaching vulnerable households just in time for the festive season. Feedback highlighted the emotional and practical impact of the hampers – especially for families facing financial hardship and social isolation during the holidays.

The Giving Pantry

Our Giving Pantry community is made up of generous monthly donors who help us plan for tomorrow and respond quickly when crisis hits. Their ongoing support helped us deliver more than 746,000 meals to Western Australians doing it tough.

Our stewardship events provided donors a behind-the-scenes look at the impact of their support and an opportunity to learn about our approach to responding to the growing demand. Together, we’re creating a more food-secure Western Australia.

Corporate philanthropy empowered Western Australians

Corporate support continued to strengthen our impact across Western Australia. Arc Infrastructure helped us deliver nutrition education to 260 participants and distribute 1,480 hampers to regional communities, improving food security and wellbeing in the Wheatbelt. VGW Holdings enabled us to expand our Everyday Food Essentials range with 38 new pantry and hygiene products, giving families greater dignity and choice during tough times.