OzHarvest Newcastle

OzHarvest Newcastle Help feed people in need this Giving Day. Every dollar donated until 18 June is matched. Double your impact. $1 = 4 meals ✨

When the OzHarvest Newcastle and Central Coast teams unite, incredible things happen! 💛We recently brought our crew toge...
04/06/2026

When the OzHarvest Newcastle and Central Coast teams unite, incredible things happen! 💛

We recently brought our crew together for our Driver Development Day—a dedicated space where a whole lot of learning and collaborating were at the very core of everything we did. From sharing on-the-road insights to sharpening our skills, it was all about growing together so we can serve our communities even better.

We might be a small team, but we are a mighty and deeply impactful crew. Massive shoutout to our drivers who pour their hearts into rescuing food and fighting hunger every single day! 🚛✨

Our incredible food rescue team have saved 1,200kg of fresh pumpkins! Destined for landfill, we have rerouted them to fa...
03/06/2026

Our incredible food rescue team have saved 1,200kg of fresh pumpkins! Destined for landfill, we have rerouted them to families who will love and appreciate them. 🎃

It's a fantastic reminder that a huge amount of perfectly good food gets wasted every day. But with the help of our dedicated volunteers, donors and agencies, we're changing that, one food rescue at a time.

Thank you for the donation - Together, we're making a difference 💛

03/06/2026

John* relies on food relief because there is nothing left in his pantry.

“I ran out of food. I’m a pensioner and I’m limited by my means,” John says. “The hunger is there and when you’re on medication and not eating, it’s a bad idea.”

Food relief can be the difference between staying well and falling between the cracks. For John – and people like him – food relief is often a lifeline.

From now until Giving Day, Thursday 18 June, every dollar you donate is matched, creating lifelines for people in need.

Donate at ozharvest.org/givingday/newcastle



*Name has been changed for privacy

Rent. Food. Fuel. Medication. Every week, thousands of people in Australia are forced to decide which they must go witho...
02/06/2026

Rent. Food. Fuel. Medication. Every week, thousands of people in Australia are forced to decide which they must go without.

Swipe to hear what impossible choices people are facing every day – and why your support matters more than ever.

From now until Giving Day, Thursday 18 June, every dollar you donate is matched, helping us support families in need.

Donate at: https://events.ozharvest.org/givingday26?utm_campaign=GIVINGDAY2026&utm_source=meta_organic&utm_medium=social&utm_term=COL&utm_content=NEWCASTLE

A huge, heartfelt thank you to the team from nib health for rolling up their sleeves and joining our Cooking for a Cause...
02/06/2026

A huge, heartfelt thank you to the team from nib health for rolling up their sleeves and joining our Cooking for a Cause program! Your energy and enthusiasm were truly inspiring.

You didn't just cook; you created a massive impact for our community. Together, we prepared and packaged:

💛 40 servings of delicious beef kofta with apple cous cous

These nourishing meals have been delivered to those who need them most right here in Greater Newcastle. Every minute spent chopping, stirring, rolling and packaging, helps us fight food waste and feed people in need. Thank you for making a tangible difference!

29/05/2026

Emily’s* mum is the only consistent earner in their household. Both her and her dad have diagnosed mental health conditions. Their budget is incredibly tight, and food is one of the first things to go.

When they found their way to OzHarvest, our help delivered hope.

"It makes me feel good," she told us. "It helps me socialise and get out of the house."

Food is the foundation. When people have it, everything else becomes possible. From now until Giving Day, Thursday 18 June, every dollar you donate is matched, helping to create hope for people in need.

Donate at ozharvest.org/givingday/newcastle



*Name has been changed for privacy

🔥 Big BBQ World Record Attempt – Central Coast 🔥As part of the Central Coast Harvest Festival, Zestiny Farm is hosting T...
28/05/2026

🔥 Big BBQ World Record Attempt – Central Coast 🔥

As part of the Central Coast Harvest Festival, Zestiny Farm is hosting The Big BBQ’s official Guinness World Record attempt for the world’s largest BBQ cooking lesson – and we’re proud to be the charity partner 💛 Every ticket sold contributes towards our mission to help rescue much needed food for Australia’s most vulnerable.

This is a pretty special one. The entire event will be powered by electric vehicles using Vehicle-to-Load tech, meaning the BBQs will run off energy stored in cars ⚡🚗

Think 50 electric grills, cooking up veggie burgers on a beautiful organic farm, surrounded by orchards and fresh produce (including Zestiny’s famous 'Oh LemonAid' lemons 🍋). It’s all about sustainability, community and good food.

👉 Make sure to get your ticket: https://bigbbq.com.au/lesson

14 years ago, Cooking for a Cause started with just one chef in one kitchen. Today, it’s a national program with over 30...
28/05/2026

14 years ago, Cooking for a Cause started with just one chef in one kitchen. Today, it’s a national program with over 30 chefs across 7 locations, serving up more than 135,000 meals every year – all made with love from rescued ingredients. 💛

What’s the secret ingredient?
Corporate teams like yours.

Our Cooking for a Cause program is a hands-on team-building experience like no other. Your team will step into the kitchen, roll up their sleeves, and cook delicious meals for people doing it tough – all while learning about food waste, food relief, and the power of purpose-led work.

Whether you’re planning a team day, end of year celebration or a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative – this is team building that truly gives back.

👉 Join us in the kitchen and Cook for a Cause!
https://www.ozharvest.org/cooking-for-a-cause/book-newcastle/

Having a job used to mean having enough. For a growing number of Australians, that is no longer true. 31% of the people ...
26/05/2026

Having a job used to mean having enough. For a growing number of Australians, that is no longer true.

31% of the people seeking food relief from the charities we support are employed and still finding there is nothing left after rent and bills. Food is the only flexible item in a budget that has no room to move.

Swipe to hear from working families doing it tough.

From now until Giving Day, Thursday 18 June, every dollar you donate is matched, so we can help feed more families in need.

Donate at: https://events.ozharvest.org/givingday26?utm_campaign=GIVINGDAY2026&utm_source=meta_organic&utm_medium=social&utm_term=COL&utm_content=NEWCASTLE

20/05/2026

Matthew* lost his job. Like a lot of people, he didn't see it coming. And like a lot of people, asking for help was the hardest thing he had ever done.

"At first I was embarrassed," he says. "Not sure what I can ask for, didn't want to ask for too much."

Matthew is now a familiar face accessing food relief. He has watched the queue for food get longer as budgets are squeezed, and he wants anyone still hesitating at the door to have the confidence to ask for help.

"All kinds of people from all walks of life - just come along."

From now until Giving Day. Thursday 18 June, every dollar you give helps keep those doors open for everyone who needs them. Every dollar matched.

Donate at: ozharvest.org/givingday/newcastle



*Name has been changed for privacy

Address

7/50 Clyde Street, Hamilton North
Newcastle, NSW
2292

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61249400767

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when OzHarvest Newcastle posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to OzHarvest Newcastle:

Shortcuts

Share

Category