Join the fight against food insecurity
Join Empower Australia in its mission to help the most vulnerable members of the community. We are collecting donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries, baby products, and other essential supplies. Together we can bring relief to individuals and families who are experiencing food insecurity and Give Hunger The Boot!
About our Food Relief Centre
How can you get involved?
Step 1
Fill your car boot with essentials!
As you go about your daily shopping, add extra essentials to your trolley such as non-perishable food items, baby products and toiletries.In Demand Items
Step 2
Drive to an Empower Australia food relief centre.
You can drop off your donations at any of our 5 food relief centres located around Melbourne and Geelong.Locations
Step 3
Snap and spread the word on social media.
Encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to join you in making a difference. Share your donation on social media using the hashtag #GiveHungerTheBoot
What can you donate?
Empower Australia accepts non-perishable food items that are within a period of at least three months before the ‘Best Before’ or ‘Use By’ date. All donations should be unopened and in the original packaging with full ingredient and allergen listings on the labels.
- UHT long life milk / Non-diary milk
- Breakfast cereals/oats
- Spreads (peanut butter, jam, etc)
- Canned fish/meat (tuna/spam)
- Simmer sauces / recipes bases
- Sauces (tomato, bbq, soy, etc)
- Snacks (chips, cookies, chocolate)
- Baby Products (nappies,wet wipes, etc)
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Where can you drop off the donations?
Food donations can be dropped off at any of our 5 food relief centres located around Melbourne and Geelong at the following times:
City
412 City RoadSouthbank VIC 3006
Sundays 9.30am – 1.00pm
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North East
360 Main RoadLower Plenty VIC 3094
Sundays 9.00am – 10.00am
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East
251 Maroondah HwyRingwood VIC 3134
Sundays 8.30am – 9.30am
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South East
Hillcrest Christian College
Gate 4/500 Soldiers Rd
Clyde North VIC 3978
Sundays 9.30am – 10.30am
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Geelong
Rear of 147 Marshalltown RoadGrovedale VIC 3216
Sundays 9.00am – 11.00am
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Promote the campaign.
We are inviting businesses to join forces with us by organising a Food Drive at your workplace. Empower Australia has compiled a digital toolkit complete with posters, email banners and other materials to assist you in spreading the word about our "Give Hunger The Boot!" campaign.
Download Digital Tookit
Winter brings with it the harsh reality that many families will face a shortage of food on their tables. Together, we can extend a helping hand to those in need, ensuring that no one goes hungry during these difficult times. Your partnership is invaluable in making a real difference and bringing hope to the lives of those who need it most.
