Foodbank NSW & ACT

21/08/2026

20/08/2026

Every story has the power to make a difference. If you've experienced food insecurity yourself, supported a loved one through tough times or helped others in your community, your story matters.

By sharing your experience, you can help reassure others they’re not alone, reduce stigma, encourage people to seek support, and inspire our community to take action.

Together, we can create understanding, encourage meaningful action, and help end hunger in our communities. Learn more and share your story today. Your experience could make a difference for someone else: foodbankna.org/share-my-story

19/08/2026

The energy and drive of volunteers from Sydney’s north west is incredible – they never seem to stop.

So today we said thanks at the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards held across the lands of the Bidjigal People of the Dharug Nation.

Special congratulations to disability rights and legal advocate Rosemary Wever who was named the 2026 North Western Sydney Volunteer of the Year for her work supporting people in need in the justice system.

The 2026 North Western Sydney award winners for the were announced at the Castle Hill RSL Club:

🎉Young Volunteer of the Year: Maddox Howe from Foodbank NSW & ACT
🎉Adult Volunteer of the Year: Rosemary Wever from the IDRS
🎉Senior Volunteer of the Year: Joan Bruce from Peppercorn
🎉Emergency Volunteer of the Year: Doreen McCulloch from Fire and Rescue NSW Community Fire Unit
🎉Volunteer Team of the Year: Friendship Centre Counselling Services

Read now ➡️ https://www.volunteering.com.au/awards/about-the-awards/2026-nsw-volunteer-of-the-year-awards/2026-north-western-sydney-award-ceremony/

See you all again at our Gala State Ceremony.

Thanks to NSW Department of Communities and Justice and Jodie Harrison MP Jihad Dib MP and Rose Jackson Beyond Bank Etchcraft and Sixtfor supporting and the awards.

19/08/2026

Yesterday, we attended the North Western Sydney regional ceremony for the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year awards. It was a celebration of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds who were nominated by their organisations for their outstanding commitment to community.

We’re incredibly proud to share that Maddox Howe has been awarded Young Volunteer of the Year. Maddox has been part of Foodbank NSW & ACT since October last year and has generously contributed more than 450 hours of his time to supporting our mission.

This regional achievement means Maddox will now represent the North Western Sydney district at the State Awards in December, where the NSW Junior Volunteer of the Year will be announced.

Our volunteers are the lifeblood of our organisation. Maddox is one of hundreds of incredible people who give their time, energy and heart to ensure those going without have access to the food they need every day.

Read more about the volunteers who power our work: Volunteer stories foodbankna.org/celebrating-our-volunteers-this-national-volunteer-week

18/08/2026

We hosted a fun‑filled Fresh Produce Pop‑Up, distributing more than 6,000kgs of fresh fruit and vegetables to support over 300 community members.

A huge thank you to Joblink Plus for partnering with us and helping bring this activation to life, and to 98.1 Power FM and iHeartRadio for keeping the vibes high and the best tunes rolling all day.

Missed our truck? We’re always here to support our communities. Visit findfood.foodbank.org.au, enter your suburb and find food relief close to home.

14/08/2026

Two vans. Eleven regional towns. More than 1,200kgs of fresh fruit, water and breakfast items delivered across NSW.

We were proud to support the Goodooga Indigenous Games, where 600 students from 38 schools travelled to the state’s far north‑west to celebrate Aboriginal culture through traditional games. Our team served breakfast using our School Breakfast 4 Health items and handed out free fresh fruit and water throughout the day to help keep everyone fuelled and hydrated.

A huge thank you to the NSW Department of Education for inviting us to be part of this incredible event and for championing community connection across regional NSW.

12/08/2026

Our trucks are back on the road and tomorrow we’re rolling into Muswellbrook, hosting another Fresh Produce Pop-Up to support the community with fresh, nutritious food.

Mark your calendars and come down to say hi. The team will be there in our purple gear, alongside our partners at Joblink Plus, ready to make a real difference for local families.

11/08/2026

“You guys are angels, this food is wonderful.”

More than 300 people visited our Pop‑Up in Taree, where we shared over 7,000kgs of fresh fruit, veggies and pantry staples. Our team rolled in with the purple utes and the big purple truck, ready to support the community with fresh, nutritious food.

Thank you to everyone who welcomed us so warmly.

06/08/2026

Today at Foodbank NSW & ACT, our team proudly wore denim for Jeans for Genes Day, standing with the Children’s Medical Research Institute to help fund vital research that changes lives.

At Foodbank, we believe every child deserves the chance to grow, thrive and reach their full potential and that starts with access to nutritious food. With one in five Aussie children going to school hungry, our mission to end hunger is deeply connected to the wellbeing of families and children across NSW and the ACT.

Supporting Jeans for Genes is another way we show up for children who need us most.

05/08/2026

Taree, we’re popping up tomorrow! 🍎 🥦

Join us from 8:30am at the Bunnings carpark (Cnr Wingham Rd & Bushland Dr) for a Foodbank Fresh Produce Pop‑Up.

Fill your reusable shopping bag with fresh fruit and veggies. FREE, fresh and here to support the local community.

We’ll see you Thursday morning.