Food insecurity 'entrenched' for a third of households One in three Australian households have experienced food insecurity in the past year, Foodbank says, prompting calls for collaboration before it worsens. AAP · Oct 25
“It’s an incredible amount of money which will replenish our empty shelves”: Metallica donated £20,000 to local foodbank ahead of Cardiff concert last weekend The heavy metal giants have also teamed up with the NHS to encourage blood donations as their UK tour continues Metal Hammer · Jun 29
Solemn services and fish frenzies used to mark Easter As punters marked Good Friday by rushing to the markets to secure fresh fish and seafood, some parishioners paid respect to the day's biblical origins. AAP · Apr 2
'Not the answer': Palmer dismisses surging One Nation After attempting to woo their voters at two elections, Clive Palmer says One Nation does not have solutions to the problems facing everyday Australians. AAP · Jan 28
'Pains our producers': Regions urge stop to food waste With more families needing emergency food relief for longer, charities and politicians are combining to push a bold tax plan to cut farm waste. AAP · Nov 4, 2025
Labor is promising a national food security strategy – but there’s no mention of Australians who are going hungry Australia’s food security is on the political agenda, with Labor flagging a new national strategy if it is re-elected for a second term. The Conversation · Mar 9, 2025
Shopping at Australian food charities can be more expensive than supermarkets. What’s gone wrong? Falling donations and unprecedented demand are pushing the cost of essential items ever upwards The Guardian - AU · Jan 10, 2025
Magpies, Tigers lock in first AFL Charity Shield clash Two of the AFL's biggest clubs are set to face off for the Charity Shield, with the proceeds of the game going to Foodbank. AAP · Feb 6, 2024
‘I open the bins and think I’m in for a treat’: the Australian dumpster divers who find treasure in the trash Supermarkets try to discourage them but an army of dumpster divers are trying to reduce food waste and live a more sustainable life The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2024
Growing your own food and foraging can help tackle your ballooning grocery bill. Here's how Up to 3.7 million Australian households have been hit by food insecurity this year – many for the first time. The Conversation · Oct 26, 2023
Afternoon Update: Israel intensifies attack on Gaza; Anthony Albanese lands in US for crucial talks; and millions of Australians experiencing food insecurity Second convoy of 14 aid trucks enters strip, while Palestinian media reports airstrikes in southern cities The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2023
Australia in ‘the midst of a food security crisis’ as 3.7m households struggle to buy enough to eat Almost 350,000 additional households experienced food insecurity in the past year, according to latest Foodbank survey The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2023
Putting food on the table getting harder as costs soar More than a third of Australian households are struggling with food insecurity and that includes many people who are working in mid-to-high earning jobs. AAP · Oct 22, 2023
Everything you need to know about this weekend's Scottish independence rally THOUSANDS of Scottish independence supporters are expected to descend on the town of Falkirk this weekend for a rally at which prominent SNP MSP… The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2023
Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2023 ‘Already struggling’ Lewisham Foodbank broken into with vital cash stolen from warehouse The community has come together to replace the stolen money
Daily Record · Jun 27, 2023 Perth Food Bank heroes step up to help clients access debt advice A project which has seen Perth and Kinross Foodbank take on a Citizens Advice Bureau debt advisor has helped steady the way of growing numbers of families feeling hardship.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2023 How charities and retailers are working together to address waste Many Australians are feeling the crunch - here is how two waste-prevention charities are working to get more food and household supplies to people who need them
Chronicle Live · Jun 10, 2023 'Here to make sure nobody goes hungry' - Foodbank collects at Sam Fender gigs in absence of NUFC games Newcastle United Fans Foodbank collected donations ahead of both of Sam Fender's concerts at St James' Park
ABC News · May 15, 2023 Australians relying on cheaper food to feed themselves amid cost-of-living crisis Many Australians rely on cheaper food to get by, and new data shows an increase in people are accessing help from food charities for the first time.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2023 Priced out: how Australians are being hit by the soaring cost of food For those living on the margins, the rising cost of essentials means less meals or less choices – there’s no more fat to trim
Chronicle Live · Apr 26, 2023 Newcastle West End Foodbank hands out 39% more emergency parcels as cost of living crisis hits hard An MP has called the spike in need across the North East "incredibly worrying", as it was also revealed that a record number of food parcels were issued nationally
ABC News · Apr 22, 2023 Exercise and good nutrition can be hard for people with autism, but expert help can overcome some of the obstacles People with a disability face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining their health and fitness, but experts have weighed in with some tips for staying in shape.
ABC News · Apr 9, 2023 More Australians are seeking food relief as prices rise. How do you access help for the first time? The rise in the cost of living is the primary reason more Australians are struggling to put food on the table. If you are needing help for the first time, what are your options and how can you get the help you need?
Glasgow Live · Apr 6, 2023 Glasgow boy, 6, takes on 96-mile trek to raise money for foodbank he volunteers at Ollie Durand, aged 6, is taking the 96 mile trek alongside his dad, Stephen, to raise funds for the Old Kilpatrick Food Parcel where they have both volunteered for over a year.
ABC News · Mar 21, 2023 Ballarat, Morwell Foodbanks further delayed as demand reaches boiling point More than four years on, these two regional Victorian locations are still waiting for promised Foodbanks to be delivered.