Increasing numbers of families on fixed low income are struggling to put food on the table
We all know how important it is to ensure families are receiving adequate food to maintain wellbeing and reduce health related issues that can not only become serious issues but can increase costs of providing health.
Recent reports show that the numbers of families that struggle to provide regular meals for themselves and their families in increasing around Australia.
We have included on Tenancy Toolbox a list of Foodbanks that may provide contact information for those who are finding it hard to maintain family health.
In the news
Foodbank Hunger Report reveals 6.1m meals handed out in WA last financial year
Source: Perth Now
New Figures Show Just How Many Australians Can't Afford Regular Meals
Source: Ten Daily
Charity's supplies running low as demand for food assistance across Tasmania rises
Source: ABC News
As at 14th October 2018
Foodbank Australia
Foodbank Australia - National
PO BOX 52
North Ryde NSW 1670
02 9887 4144
admin@foodbank.org.au
Foodbank NT
Foodbank Australia - Northern Territory
9 Mel Rd
Berrimah NT 0828
08 8947 3669
info@bcnt.org.au
Foodbank WA
Foodbank Australia - Western Australia
23 Abbott Road
Perth Airport WA 6105
08 9258 9277
wa.info@foodbankwa.org.au
Foodbank SA
Foodbank - South Australia
377A Cross Rd
Edwardstown SA 5039
08 8351 1136
reception@foodbanksa.org.au
Foodbank TAS
Foodbank Australia - Tasmania
4-8 Sunmont St, Derwent Park TAS 7173
P. 03 6274 1052
F. 03 6273 9756
distribution@foodbanktas.org.au
Foodbank VIC
Foodbank Australia - Victoria
4/2 Somerville Road
Yarraville VIC 3013
03 9362 8300
ABN: 94 117 688 829
info@foodbankvictoria.org.au
Foodbank NSW & ACT
Foodbank Australia - New South Wales & Australian Capital Territories
50 Owen Street, Glendenning NSW 2761
PO Box 241, Plumpton NSW 2761
P. 02 9756 3099
F. 02 9757 3944
Foodbank QLD
Foodbank Australia - Queensland
179 Beverley St
Morningside QLD 4170
07 3395 8422
admin@foodbankqld.org.au
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