Did you know?
12,500 Canberrans ran out of food last year, including children. 52% of Australians with food insecurity have a job.
Hunger can happen to anyone. Will you help?
ACT NOW! Your community needs you.
With living costs going up, more people are struggling to buy food.
The rising cost of living means more people than ever are going without food in order to make ends meet. This is placing unprecedented demand on Canberra’s Food Relief Network.
How will you ACT to help ensure no-one in Canberra goes hungry?
Donate Time
Give a few hours of your time to help out a local food pantry. You can sign up to be a volunteer via the VolunteeringACT portal or by contacting one of the pantries directly via the Canberra Food Relief Network interactive map. Alternatively, you can find us in-person at the Community Info Hub, located at the Griffin Centre, 20 George Street, Canberra or call us on 02 6248 7988.
Donate Money
Please dig deep! Your financial donation will put food in the hands of hungry Canberrans. Every dollar is greatly appreciated – please donate today here.
Donate Food
Please place some extra non-perishable items in your trolley and donate them directly to your community food pantry. Visit the Canberra Food Relief Network interactive map to find the pantry or relief service closest to you. Alternatively, please visit GIVIT’s ‘What’s needed’ list.
What is the Canberra Food Relief Network?
The Canberra Food Relief Network is a collection of food pantries, food co-ops and other relevant services that help residents within the Canberra region struggling with access to food and groceries. These pantries are run by community organisations, groups, and dedicated individuals across the ACT, with the support of VolunteeringACT.
Each food pantry works to provide a range of goods to address local needs, from non-perishables to fruit, vegetables, meat, and bread, as well as hygiene products and other daily necessities where possible.
These pantries rely upon donations to keep shelves stocked. With more people accessing food services. Food pantries need your help.
Frequently Asked Questions
2. Once you have located the panty closest to you, click on the pin to discover the pantries contact details and address.
3. Make your donation!