FoodFilled

09/11/2025

We are so grateful!!

This campaign showed the power of our community, which is what FoodFilled is all about - people each playing their part to collectively make a big difference. Today we received over 500 generous contributions, and each of these will prevent food waste and support the most vulnerable members of our community.

Together, we are excited to carry this momentum forward and ensure no good food goes to waste while people go hungry.

Because of you, each day, over 1,000 individuals experiencing food insecurity will have access to food provided by FoodFilled.

Thank you ✨❤️‍🔥

08/11/2025

Giving Day is LIVE!

Today’s the day to make a difference. Today, you can help provide 1000 meals every day to people in need.

Make a difference, Double your donation, Donate NOW!

Link to Donate here: https://www.charidy.com/foodfilled

29/10/2025

🎉 It’s been an incredible year at FoodFilled! Dive into our FY25 Impact Report, a story of growth, community, and impact.

From rescuing enough food to deliver 21,000 meals a month last July to 33,500 this June, our impact has soared by almost 50%! Each number reflects people fed, waste reduced, and a stronger, more connected community. 🍽️🌱

As we gear up for FoodFilled’s Giving Day on Sunday 9 Nov, we’re building on this momentum, 'One Day to Make a Difference', helping us provide 1,000+ meals every single day in the year ahead. 💛

https://foodfilled.org/news-and-updates/

News & Updates View Our FY25 Impact Report View Our Monthly Newsletters September 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 Welcome to our News & Updates page. We will post our latest topic news & reports on this page periodically. Add yourself to...

21/03/2025

After 5+ incredible years at the helm of FoodFilled, our inspiring CEO and co-founder, Belle Goldman, is embarking on a well-deserved sabbatical. 💛

Belle’s leadership has shaped FoodFilled into the powerhouse it is today—rescuing over 270,000 kg of food, providing 550,000+ meals, and preventing nearly 700,000 kg of CO₂ emissions. Her passion has empowered 1,100+ volunteers and built a thriving community committed to fighting food waste and food insecurity. The impact and reach of FoodFilled is a testament to Belle's hard-work, resilience, and leadership.

This isn’t goodbye though, thankfully! Belle will be back in 2026, re-energized and ready for the next chapter. Until then, we’ll keep driving her vision forward. 💪💚 We hope you have a well-deserved rest!

Read Belle’s full message below. ⬇️

11/02/2025

FoodFilled’s L-Plater Volunteer Initiative is featured on The Social Blueprint!

We’re thrilled to have our program showcased on The Social Blueprint, highlighting how learner drivers can turn their supervised hours into meaningful community impact.

Instead of driving aimlessly to reach 120 hours, L-platers can now volunteer with FoodFilled—rescuing surplus food and delivering it to charities that support vulnerable communities. It’s a win-win:
- Gain driving experience
- Fight food insecurity
- Reduce food waste
- Offset your carbon footprint

As Sharon Lowe, the Founder of The Social Blueprint, perfectly puts it:
“Driving around aimlessly to gain the 120 hours required gets quite mundane. FoodFilled’s Learners program gives purpose to your drives.”

Check out the full post on The Social Blueprint to learn more: https://thesocialblueprint.org.au/message-boards/volunteers/l-plater/

23/01/2025

Thanks Gary Peer for the write up!

Read the full article here:
https://www.garypeer.com.au/latest-insights/the-peer-review/

22/01/2025

🍏🍉THIS MONTH WE HIT A MILESTONE OF 500,000 MEALS PROVIDED TO DATE! 🍓🍎

🚗 Our Volunteers provide a vital connection between retailers and charities ensuring that surplus food is not wasted and instead repurposed into nutritious meals! 🌟🥗

Ensuring this food is collected and delivered with care 7 days a week, our incredible volunteer team has rescued quality produce, bread and baked goods, meats and non-perishables to support a range of communities and dietary needs. 🍞🥦

🌟 A big thank you to all our supporters and congratulations to our incredible volunteer base and supportive retail and charity partners who have contributed to this milestone!

18/01/2025

Over 300,000 tonnes of quality bread and baked goods are wasted annually in Australia! 🍞😱
💚 FoodFilled works with a range of bakeries and supermarkets to ensure that bread is saved from the bin and instead provides fulfilling meals for those in need. 🍽️

🍞 Whilst we are able to help repurpose unsold bread, many households waste bread daily! Here are just a few ways YOU can minimise your bread waste at home:

1. ❄️ Freeze your Bread! Keep it fresh for longer.
Bread can last for months in the Freezer and can be easily thawed to eat at any time! Curious how to best freeze your bread? Check out some key info here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-thaw-bread

2. 🥗 Repurpose old bread by baking!
Breadcrumbs or Croutons are staple uses for older, unused bread, but there are so many awesome recipes you may never have considered like bread puddings, toasts and even oven bakes! Check out some tasty recipes here: https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/ways-to-use-day-old-bread/?

3. 🛒 Buy Half Loaves of Bread! Many supermarkets sell half-loaves of bread! Can’t find it? Ask! Consciously buying in smaller quantities not only prevents food waste, but can help reduce the cost of your shops

30/12/2024

🍽️💙 5+ Years of FoodFilled!💚🌏

2024 marked an incredible 5+ years of fighting food waste and feeding those in need. From new initiatives like donation bins to extraordinary community outreach and our first ever Giving Day, this year has truly been filled with milestones.

🌟 Rescued 122,430 kilograms of food
🌟 Feeding 244,860 people across Greater Melbourne
🌟 Preventing 305,050kg of CO2 emissions
🌟 Partnering with new charities, retailers, and volunteers

Together, we’ve achieved so much. Here’s to even greater impact in 2025!

Thank you for your continued support!
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29/12/2024

🌟2024 WRAP UP🌟

Our volunteers are the HEART of FoodFilled! 💚

This year, we welcomed so many amazing individuals who gave their time, energy, and passion to help us grow and make a difference across Victoria.

To every volunteer who’s joined us on this mission: thank you for making a difference! 🌟

If you’d like to hear more or get involved in volunteering, see the link in our bio!

28/12/2024

2024 WRAP UP: Saving Food, Sustainably 🌍💚

At FoodFilled, our efforts to rescue food not only provide meals but also make a massive impact on our environment! This year, by reducing food waste, we prevented 305,050 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions, up from 197,000 kilograms in 2023. That’s a huge step toward a greener, cleaner future! 🌱✨

With every kilogram of food rescued, we’re not jusr feeding people, we’re helping to make our planet more sustainable. Together, let’s continue to make meaningful changes, one meal and one emission at a time! 🍎🥦

27/12/2024

2024 WRAP UP:

😱This year, we rescued enough food to feed 244,860 people 🍎🥦.

By partnering with incredible local charities, we’re ensuring that surplus food reaches those in need instead of the bin!

In 2024, we provided food to 86,400 more people than the previous year. Let’s set our sights even higher for 2025, and reach 300,000 people fed across Greater Melbourne! 💪