News & Stories

Explore SecondBite news, updates, and success stories to stay informed about our latest initiatives in the fight against food insecurity.

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Your favourite beans + corn recipe

October 16, 2026

October 16, 2026

This crowd-pleasing and budget friendly recipe is from SecondBite ambassador, clinical naturopath and The Staple Store cookbook author Catie Gett.

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94% of surveyed food-relief agencies report rising demand

October 13, 2026

October 13, 2026

Food-relief agencies across Australia are being forced to turn people away as demand outstrips available food and operational capacity, new SecondBite research has found.

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A welcoming place for people doing it tough

September 21, 2026

September 21, 2026

A welcoming place for people doing it tough St Mary’s House of Welcome is providing a comforting place for people…

Mitey Chicken: Braised Vegemite chicken with penne and a creamy cauliflower-pumpkin sauce

September 10, 2026

September 10, 2026

The tasty dish was created by St Mary’s House of Welcome Chef Ryan Stewart and Transit Soup Kitchen cook Des Harding during a mystery box cooking challenge with Coles Ambassador, Chef Curtis Stone.

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Celebrating the unsung heroes in the food relief community

August 19, 2026

August 19, 2026

Celebrating the unsung heroes in the food relief community The Coles Community Food Relief Champion Awards recognise the people who…

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Wendy’s easy chicken burrito recipe 

August 18, 2026

August 18, 2026

This quick and tasty recipe is from food relief recipient Wendy, who has been supported by SecondBite food through Kings Community Care on the Gold Coast.  

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Kings Community Care helps Gold Coast families put food on the table

August 17, 2026

August 17, 2026

The food relief hub at Kings Community Care is helping to feed hundreds of people in need from the southern part of Queensland’s Gold Coast.

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Coles, SecondBite and Foodbank launch Community Food Relief Appeal to help put more meals on Australian tables

August 5, 2026

August 5, 2026

SecondBite will triple its food relief capacity across Victoria over the next decade, supported by a $5 million Victorian Government investment to expand its Derrimut distribution centre

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Food relief served with a smile

July 27, 2026

July 27, 2026

The Burleigh Church of Christ Food Help program is a vibrant and welcoming space – complete with live music and the comforting smells of freshly made coffee and sausages sizzling on a barbeque.

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NAIDOC Week 2026: 50 Years of Deadly

July 23, 2026

July 23, 2026

NAIDOC Week 2026 celebrated 50 Years of Deadly. To mark this milestone, we invited First Nations people in the SecondBite community to share what NAIDOC Week and 50 Years of Deadly means to them.

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SecondBite expansion to triple food relief capacity over the next decade

July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026

SecondBite will triple its food relief capacity across Victoria over the next decade, supported by a $5 million Victorian Government investment to expand its Derrimut distribution centre

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Australians are being forced to choose between fuel and food – and it’s only getting worse

May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

Right now, more Australians are being forced to choose between putting petrol in the car and putting food on the table.

Pathway food relief supports families through fuel crisis

April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026

The food relief program at Pathway Community Centre is making a big difference to people who are doing it tough due to the fuel crisis and high cost of living pressures.

Every egg makes a difference: Josh’s Rainbow Eggs supports SecondBite

April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

Josh’s Rainbow Eggs are helping meet the growing community need for food relief by supporting SecondBite and our charity partners through their Giving Initiative.

Staff Bite: Andrew, our new First Nations Community Engagement Officer

April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

The SecondBite team is excited to welcome Andrew Vella-Coolwell as our new First Nations Community Engagement Officer in Victoria.

Fuel Crisis Driving Surge in Food Insecurity With Majority of Australians Under Pressure

April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026

As fuel prices surge amid escalating global conflict, new national research reveals Australian households are being pushed closer to food insecurity – with the majority
now feeling the strain.

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Tips to reduce food waste at home

March 11, 2026

March 11, 2026

The average household throws away up to $2,500 worth of food every year* and small changes can make a big difference.

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Staff Bite: Wendy, our Food Sourcing Manager

March 11, 2026

March 11, 2026

SecondBite’s Food Sourcing Manager Wendy Maslin joined the team in January 2025 and plays a crucial role behind the scenes – nurturing partnerships to increase the amount of direct food donations.

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From rescued food this morning to dinner tonight

March 11, 2026

March 11, 2026

Every week, thousands of kilograms of rescued food are helping people facing hardship put food on the table across Melbourne’s outer east.

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School food program provides wellbeing through nourishment

February 11, 2026

February 11, 2026

A new SecondBite food program at a Melbourne primary school is helping to nourish students, support wellbeing and improve focus in the classroom.

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A warm welcome at Thornbury Church of Christ

February 10, 2026

February 10, 2026

From the moment people seeking food relief come through the colourfully painted door at Thornbury Church of Christ they are treated with kindness and respect.

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Staff Bite: Heidi, our new First Nations Community Engagement Officer

February 10, 2026

February 10, 2026

SecondBite recently welcomed new team member Heidi Avolio into the role of First Nations Community Engagement Officer.

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SecondBite Awarded $275,000 Grant to Expand Regional Victorian Food Rescue Capacity

December 19, 2025

December 19, 2025

SecondBite is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $275,000 Community Food Relief Program grant by the Victorian Government, enabling a major expansion of nutritious food relief for regional and rural communities across Victoria.

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Coles and SecondBite unite to tackle holiday hunger as new research reveals holiday struggles

December 9, 2025

December 9, 2025

Coles’ annual Christmas Appeal for SecondBite kicked off this month, as new research reveals the growing pressures on household budgets this holiday season.

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Submission to Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry: National Food Security Strategy Discussion paper – September 2025

October 3, 2025

October 3, 2025

SecondBite | FareShare has made a formal submission to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s National Food Security Strategy discussion paper, urging government to recognise the critical role of food relief and ensure equity is at the heart of Australia’s first National Food Security Strategy.

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Kew Primary School stacks up support with cereal donation

October 3, 2025

October 3, 2025

Melbourne’s Kew Primary School found a unique way to show support to families struggling to put breakfast on the table…with a cereal box food drive.

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Benalla program unlocks access to vital food support

September 5, 2025

September 5, 2025

A Salvation Army program in a North-East Victorian country town is opening the door to food relief for people who have fallen on hard times.

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Food Relief to Family Favourites: Wendy’s Sausage Roll Recipe

August 28, 2025

August 28, 2025

The recipe for these simple and tasty sausage rolls comes from SecondBite food relief client Wendy.

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Submission to Treasury: Economic Reforms Roundtable

August 12, 2025

August 12, 2025

SecondBite | FareShare welcomed the opportunity to provide comments to the Economic Reform roundtable consultation in July 2025.

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New Perth warehouse increases food donations to WA charities

August 12, 2025

August 12, 2025

SecondBite will be able to rescue more food and feed more people in need in Western Australia thanks to the opening of a new warehouse in Perth.

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A day in the life of a SecondBite driver

August 7, 2025

August 7, 2025

Find out what it’s like to be one of SecondBite’s hardworking truck drivers, by spending a day with Phil…

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Somewhere over the rainbow

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

They say to look for a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow…but at Perth’s Rainbow Community Services food hampers and hardworking volunteers are the treasures to be found.

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Sergio Perera’s Fettuccine Pasta with Eggplant, Broccoli & Parmesan

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

This flavoursome recipe from SecondBite Ambassador Sergio Perera uses cupboard staples or items you might find in a food relief hamper – like packets of pasta, tins of tomatoes and dried herbs – along with fresh herbs and vegetables.

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SecondBite and FareShare merger marks first anniversary

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

One year on from the landmark merger between SecondBite and FareShare, we are celebrating a 30% surge in meals delivered and a 10% increase in rescued food.

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Sergio Perera’s Mediterranean Potato & Bean Salad Recipe

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

This recipe from SecondBite Ambassador Chef Sergio Perera is a great way to use up cupboard staples or items in a food relief hamper, like tinned beans and vegetables. If you have access to fresh produce, you can brighten the dish with vegetables, citrus and herbs.

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Coles and SecondBite call on top chefs to cook up support for annual Winter Appeal

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

Coles and SecondBite have enlisted top chefs Curtis Stone and Sergio Perera to launch this year’s Winter Appeal, as a recent Coles survey reveals one in every five (21%) Australians admit to skipping meals and one in four (26%) are reducing overall portions to help make ends meet.

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No one should go hungry this winter — Help SecondBite feed people in need.

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

You can help people doing it tough over the colder months by supporting the Coles SecondBite Winter Appeal when you do your next grocery shop.

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Turning Cans into Meals: SecondBite Teams Up with CDS Vic West Zone to Feed More Australians

June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

We’re excited to announce a new collaboration with CDS VIC West Zone Operator, TOMRA Cleanaway to help turn eligible drink containers into meals for people in need. This partnership allows us to raise funds through the recycling of drink containers.

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Sharing is caring at House of Refuge

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

The volunteers at House of Refuge radiate joy as they unpack donations from the SecondBite truck to help feed people in need from their community.

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Stronger Communities: Burringilly x SecondBite | FareShare

April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

Stronger Communities: Burringilly’s Impact with SecondBite | FareShare Burringilly Aboriginal Corporation are one of SecondBite | FareShare’s largest combined partners,…

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SecondBite’s food proves vital to the Kilmore community

April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

SecondBite food helps Freedom Care provide support to community members who need it most SecondBite charity partner Freedom Care is…

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Staff Bite – Tegan: A Decade of Dedication

April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

Staff Bite – Tegan: A Decade of Dedication As SecondBite celebrates its 20-year anniversary, we shine a spotlight on our…

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SecondBite helps communities impacted by Cyclone Alfred

March 25, 2025

March 25, 2025

SecondBite responds to communities affected by Ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred SecondBite is responding to Ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred by delivering…

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Celebrating 20 years of fighting food insecurity

March 25, 2025

March 25, 2025

Celebrating 20 Years of SecondBite: Empowering communities, fighting food insecurity 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of SecondBite, a milestone that…

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Food relief sector – detailed election brief

March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025

Food relief sector – detailed election brief Foodbank, OzHarvest and SecondBite | FareShare are key organisations in the National Food…

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SecondBite | FareShare support hungry people at Uniting Prahran

March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025

SecondBite | FareShare support hungry people at Uniting Prahran Fresh SecondBite food and nutritious FareShare meals are available free of…

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The Victoria Food Relief Sector: Response to the Victorian Inquiry into Food Security

February 24, 2025

February 24, 2025

The Victoria Food Relief Sector: Response to the Victorian Inquiry into Food Security Together, OzHarvest, SecondBite | FareShare, and the…

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FareShare meals provide more holistic food support to homelessness charity Dignity

February 10, 2025

February 10, 2025

FareShare meals provide more holisitic food support to homelessness charity Dignity As a merged entity, SecondBite | FareShare can provide…

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SecondBite: Official Charity Partner Of A Christmas Carol

November 27, 2024

November 27, 2024

SecondBite: Official Charity Partner Of A Christmas Carol The five-time Tony Award® winner and West End hit theatre production is…

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Explore the incredible role of Community Partnership Officers

November 1, 2024

November 1, 2024

Explore the incredible role Community Partnership Officers play in getting nutritious food to those who need it most Community Partnership…

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FareShare Charity Kitchen Opening

November 1, 2024

November 1, 2024

FareShare Charity Kitchen Opening The FareShare charity kitchen was officially launched on October 17 at the SecondBite | FareShare Head…

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Million Meals Day – Thank you for helping!

November 1, 2024

November 1, 2024

Million Meals Day – Thank you for helping! We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to our volunteers,…

Partnering with The Salvation Army Parramatta to feed people going hungry

November 1, 2024

November 1, 2024

Partnering with The Salvation Army Parramatta to feed people going hungry Since they began running their Market Day program two…

SecondBite Gifts in Will to Charity

Include a Charity Week

September 5, 2024

September 5, 2024

Include a Charity Week Make a promise to help future generations of vulnerable Australians Include a Charity Week runs from…

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Two New 14-Pallet Trucks for NSW and WA!

September 5, 2024

September 5, 2024

Two New 14-Pallet Trucks for NSW and WA! We’re thrilled to announce a major enhancement to our national fleet with…

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Esther’s Story

September 5, 2024

September 5, 2024

Esther’s Story Esther, a parent of three young children, has discovered crucial support in the Family Place Playgroups, a community…

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Inquiry into food security in Victoria

August 21, 2024

August 21, 2024

Inquiry into food security in Victoria – SecondBite | FareShare submission SecondBite | FareShare had the honour of presenting to…

This winter, SecondBite and Coles strengthen their corporate charity partnerships through the Winter Appeal, directly combating food insecurity by enabling donations and purchases that convert into meals for Australians in need.

Give Warmth This Winter: The SecondBite x Coles Winter Appeal

July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024

Give Warmth This Winter: The SecondBite x Coles Winter Appeal Winter can be tough for many Australians, especially those who…

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Coles and SecondBite unite to help take the bite out of winter

July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

Coles and SecondBite unite to help take the bite out of winter Wednesday, 17 July 2024 Coles today launched its…

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Historic reform a step towards feeding hungry Australians.

June 28, 2024

June 28, 2024

Historic reform a step towards feeding hungry Australians. Friday 28 June 2024 – Sydney, Australia: Legislation introduced next week aims…

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Join Secondbite’s Winter Tax Appeal Through A Tax Deductible Donation

June 20, 2024

June 20, 2024

Join Secondbite’s Winter Tax Appeal Through A Tax Deductible Donation As of this year, about three-quarters of Australians on income…

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Groundbreaking Merger for SecondBite and FareShare

May 13, 2024

May 13, 2024

Groundbreaking Merger for SecondBite and FareShare 13 May, 2024 In a transformative and sustainable move for the food rescue and…

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Charities urge government to urgently increase income support ahead of the Federal Budget Announcement

May 8, 2024

May 8, 2024

Charities urge government to urgently increase income support May 7, 2024 Seven of Australia’s largest food and emergency relief providers…

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Foxtel creates national TV commercial – free of charge

February 8, 2024

February 8, 2024

The talented team at Foxtel Group has created a national TV commercial for SecondBite, and they have done it generously and free…

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Food Relief sector calls for urgent action on funding

February 1, 2024

February 1, 2024

Food Relief sector calls for urgent action on funding Wednesday 24 January, 2024, SYDNEY – Ahead of the Prime Minister’s…

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Cost of living crisis bites struggling Aussies

October 23, 2023

October 23, 2023

Foodbank’s 2023 Hunger Report, and research undertaken by SecondBite,has revealed how Australians are changing the way they eat just to…

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SecondBite appoints new chair and CEO

October 10, 2023

October 10, 2023

SecondBite’s new CEO has an appetite to grow food rescue The not-for-profit announces two senior leadership appointments with a new…

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SecondBite x Coles Winter Appeal

July 13, 2023

July 13, 2023

A food insecurity crisis is gripping the country with one in five Australians, including working families, struggling to afford basic…

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Frank Costa – A gift from above

July 7, 2023

July 7, 2023

With his $1m gift, Frank will become one of the foundation members of SecondBite’s Feed the Future program…

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Belmont Forum shopping centre reaches milestone in support of SecondBite

April 12, 2023

April 12, 2023

Belmont Forum shopping centre reaches milestone in support of SecondBite Belmont Forum shopping centre, east of Perth, is celebrating 30,000…

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The Swag partners with SecondBite to minimise food waste and support Aussies in need

March 30, 2023

March 30, 2023

The Swag partners with SecondBite to minimise food waste and support Aussies in need To raise awareness of Stop Food…

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