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Fears of donor fatigue as bushfire relief efforts charge on

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 12th February 2020 - Charity CEO describes relief effort as a marathon, not a sprint National food aid charity FoodBank fears the rush of donor support seen at the height of the bushfire crisis is dwindling,…

Bushfire crisis brings out the best in Australians

Luke Michael, Friday, 10th January 2020 - The global outpouring of generosity during Australia’s bushfire crisis has been amplified by the rise in self-generated fundraising campaigns The hyper-connectivity of the internet…

How are Aussie charities helping in the bushfire crisis?

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 7th January 2020 - Australian charities are working tirelessly to help those in need as fires ravage the country Australia has been gripped by an unprecedented bushfire crisis that has affected more…

Australia’s hunger crisis leaving vulnerable women without food

Luke Michael, Monday, 14th October 2019 - Charities are struggling to cope with a 22 per cent increase in demand for food relief Women are bearing the brunt of Australia’s worsening hunger crisis, with new research showing…

Charities Join Forces to Feed Struggling South Australians For Christmas

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 19th December 2018 - With Christmas around the corner, Foodbank South Australia and Baptist Care South Australia have joined forces to open Adelaide’s first discounted food store, easing the stress…

What Impact Will Your Gift Have This Christmas?

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 13th December 2018 - Australians are expected to spend over $50 billion in the lead up to Christmas, and while gifts are a great way to show appreciation for your loved ones, the charity and B-Corp sectors…

Foodbank Teams Up With Meal Matchmaker App

Luke Michael, Thursday, 6th December 2018 - Leftover food from cafes and restaurants across Australia will soon be used to feed people in need, thanks to a collaboration between Foodbank and a social enterprise app. Foodbank’s…

Government Backtracks on Cuts to Food Relief Charity

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 12th November 2018 - The federal government has reversed funding cuts to Australia’s largest food charity, following a severe backlash from the sector and the wider public. The Minister for Social…

Australia’s Largest Charity Kitchen Comes to Brisbane

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 10th October 2018 - Foodbank and FareShare are teaming up to open Australia’s largest charity kitchen, and will cook up to five million meals a year for people struggling to put food on the table. The $4.5…

More Than One-Third of Australians Experiencing Food Insecurity

Luke Michael, Monday, 9th July 2018 - More than one-third of Australians are experiencing some form of food insecurity, a number significantly higher than previously reported, new research shows. An Edith Cowan University…

Report Finds One in Five Australian Kids Going Hungry

Luke Michael, Monday, 16th April 2018 - Australia’s largest food relief organisation has called for urgent action to address food insecurity, after a report found more than one in five children have gone hungry …

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