Foodbank Food Drive – 5 to 18 August 2024

For the third year in a row, the City has partnered with Foodbank WA to run a Food Drive throughout Homelessness Week.

Foodbank is Australia’s largest food relief charity making a positive difference in the lives of many Australians. Last year, Foodbank sourced the equivalent of 92 million meals for our charity partners and school breakfast programs throughout the country.

From the 5-18 August Foodbank donation boxes will be placed at the drop off locations listed below:

• City of Canning Civic and Administration Centre
• Cannington Library
• Riverton Library
• Willetton Library

What can I donate?

All non-perishable items that are not past their expiry date are accepted.

Items in high demand are:

• Canned meals
• Canned fruit and veggies
• Long-life milk
• Pasta sauce, spreads, jams
• Nappies, baby food, formula
• Pasta and rice
• Cereal and oats
• Toilet paper, deodorant, soap
• Canned fruit
• Canned fish
• Meal bases

If you have any queries, you can contact the Safe Communities team on safecommunities@canning.wa.gov.au or 1300 422 664.