Woolworths initiated support to Food Rescue

Foodbank is the largest hunger relief charity in Australia. Through their support of over 1,500 welfare agencies, they feed over two million Australians a year. Since 2004 Woolworths has been donating food and grocery products to Foodbank as a way of helping the community while reducing waste. Woolworths Distribution Centres also donate food products that have damaged outer packaging or short use by dates.

Products donated are safe for human consumption but unsuitable for retail sale. Volunteers at Foodbank sort, store and distribute the product to accredited welfare agencies throughout Australia. Welfare agencies use the food and groceries in the preparation of meals or distribute it in food parcels for those in need. Our stores donated just over 1,250 tonnes of food in the 2007–08 year.