Foodbank rescues edible but surplus food and groceries from the country’s farmers, manufacturers and retailers. This includes product that is out of specification, close to date code, has incorrect labelling or damaged packaging as well as excess stock and deleted lines. Without Foodbank much of this food would simply go to landfill. We collect the food or food companies deliver their donations to our warehouses around Australia – last year alone they provided 33 million kilograms of food and groceries. Charities and schools collect the donated food and distribute it to adults and children in need as prepared meals, food hampers and emergency parcels.