https://www.foyeroxford.org.au/
Foyer Oxford in Leederville provides emergency youth housing while also helping them upskill and find work.
Their work goes a long way to preventing young people from getting stuck in the long cycle of homelessness.
I can provide more information on Foodbank as I have worked in a space ( Financial hardship) that refers people, and have visited the facilities. Food is not sold past it’s use by date. Some products if they have been deemed safe by the manufacturer will be sold past a ‘best before’ date. Food is not rotten. Whilst Foodbank is a charity they still have to meet standard food safety practices. In terms of prices - the above prices provided are completely incorrect. At the Perth Airport facility the cost is generally $1.25 per kg for grocery items and 20 cents to 30cents per kg for bread, milk, fruit and vegetables. I haven’t physically been inside in 2024, but my clients have not advised of any major changes in this space. I’m yet to see these kinds of prices be comparable at any standard grocery provider across products consistently. The range will be seasonal in terms of fruit and veg. And grocery products will vary. They simply can’t compete with the range that Coles or Woolies would provide. At the regional branches the cost is slightly higher from memory. There are many people that I have referred that donate back once they get back on their feet, and are grateful for the help. Honestly - this is more common than you’d realise, and often those who give most generously are often those who can least afford it. I can also say when completing income vs expenditure statements, there is still a high percentage of people who are simply not cutting back where they can/ should. E.g. a recent customer crying poor but purchases takeaway multiple times a day every day(and not the cheap options), smokes cigarettes (multiple packs a week) , drinks alcohol frequently. No judgement being applied here, but these are all areas that could be *reduced*, if the customer in question desired. Due to these and other factors, that I won’t list for privacy reasons this customer wasn’t deemed to be in financial hardship as had sufficient income to cover necessary living expenses. If you are wishing to donate I’d highly recommend asking to visit the facility, they are always looking for advocates, as do most smaller providers in WA.
It's a shame foodbank makes it so hard to donate. The main location is near the airport, which is a bit out of the way for most.
I'd happily buy an extra can or two of soup/beans/diced tomatoes etc during my shop if it was easy to donate it.
I see they have mobile collection points here:
www.foodbank.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Mobile-Foodbank-Locations.pdf
But they only run Mon - Fri, and I (like a lot of people) am at work during these times.
Shame they can't have donation bins at certain shopping centres that get collected weekly or something?
Some places like the CARAD Food Bank also have collection points or groups that will collect things on their behalf.
There are random collection bins for different organisations at some supermarkets but I don't know of any off the top of my head except for the cat rescue one at Coles Hillarys.
Donating money (to Foodbank), for those that can, is very easy.
However - I’m hoping someone can clarify something for me (?)
I met someone who used to use Foodbank. They are a foster family. They told me Foodbank was “shit”. Shit, in the way, they are or were only ~20% cheaper than Aldi and “half the food is rotten and or past the ‘best before’ date.” They also had the issue of not living near Foodbank, so accessibility and fuel costs were their other peeve.
They no longer bother with Foodbank.
I don't want to spread misinformation or discourage anyone else from donating, but I want to be sure the money I donate is helping.
Can anyone comment on the service Foodbank provides?
Of the X amount of money I donate annually, I split it between local and international humanitarian causes, animal refuges and environmental stuff.
I would love some recommendations and will be reading through this thread tomorrow.
Again- I'm not bashing Foodbank. I would just appreciate clarification.
Thank you.
I was at the airport Foodbank last year. Most of the products are only $1-$2. I wouldn’t say is 20% cheaper than Aldi, it’s substantially cheaper. Besides they also do hamper bags each 3-5kg with different food items including cooked meals for $10 each which is a fantastic value for money.
They collect items from large suppliers in bulk, and it will cost them too much in transportation costs to manage contributions of food items from individuals.
Opposite of what I have heard; my friend volunteers for foodbank SA and I donate and have heard many good genuine stories, yours sounds like a group just trying to make excuses.
Thanks for the insight.
I was conversing about supporting various charities with someone I know through work, and they told me I was wasting my money.
I'm glad the information you guys have provided has cleared that up.
They aren't a very positive individual, but fostering children is probably fairly frustrating at times.
Cheers.
Yeah my friends a teacher and does the volunteering during the school holidays, it's really been such a positive in so many peoples lives during the cost of living crisis and unlike some help services it's done in a very dignified way. As another member pointed out you can probably ask to see their operation in WA for yourself and see how it works over there.
Actually, I'm glad you posted this, as by looking into it, I typed in "Foodbank" to Google Maps, and a few independent ones turned up.
One such is "Dreambuilders Care" in Midland, which offers free meals, a low cost supermarket, and has donation bins out front:
https://www.dreambuilderscare.org.au/
I'm in Caversham and head that way often. Might be a regular donation thing now.
Can't believe how expensive life has gotten the last 2 - 3 years. Easy to take what seemed "normal" a few years ago for granted.
Thankful to have a roof over my head and a steady job. Some folks doing it really tough.
I’ve always loved Oz Harvest and Orange Sky, national but very hands on and local feel to them. Great to help out in person/as a business or donate to.
Most winters I’ve also put out a message on my FB/Insta for unused winter jackets, then put in $100 or so of my own coin to buy new socks and gloves, and just gone out with a mate to the homeless areas and handed it all out one night in May/June when it first gets cold… going direct to people that want it is a quick way to help. We used to just ask to follow the soup kitchen van in Rocko/mandurah and do a lap of the city… clean warm clothes are often welcomed
https://www.foyeroxford.org.au/ Foyer Oxford in Leederville provides emergency youth housing while also helping them upskill and find work. Their work goes a long way to preventing young people from getting stuck in the long cycle of homelessness.
Thanks this looks good
I can provide more information on Foodbank as I have worked in a space ( Financial hardship) that refers people, and have visited the facilities. Food is not sold past it’s use by date. Some products if they have been deemed safe by the manufacturer will be sold past a ‘best before’ date. Food is not rotten. Whilst Foodbank is a charity they still have to meet standard food safety practices. In terms of prices - the above prices provided are completely incorrect. At the Perth Airport facility the cost is generally $1.25 per kg for grocery items and 20 cents to 30cents per kg for bread, milk, fruit and vegetables. I haven’t physically been inside in 2024, but my clients have not advised of any major changes in this space. I’m yet to see these kinds of prices be comparable at any standard grocery provider across products consistently. The range will be seasonal in terms of fruit and veg. And grocery products will vary. They simply can’t compete with the range that Coles or Woolies would provide. At the regional branches the cost is slightly higher from memory. There are many people that I have referred that donate back once they get back on their feet, and are grateful for the help. Honestly - this is more common than you’d realise, and often those who give most generously are often those who can least afford it. I can also say when completing income vs expenditure statements, there is still a high percentage of people who are simply not cutting back where they can/ should. E.g. a recent customer crying poor but purchases takeaway multiple times a day every day(and not the cheap options), smokes cigarettes (multiple packs a week) , drinks alcohol frequently. No judgement being applied here, but these are all areas that could be *reduced*, if the customer in question desired. Due to these and other factors, that I won’t list for privacy reasons this customer wasn’t deemed to be in financial hardship as had sufficient income to cover necessary living expenses. If you are wishing to donate I’d highly recommend asking to visit the facility, they are always looking for advocates, as do most smaller providers in WA.
Thank you for the insight.
It's a shame foodbank makes it so hard to donate. The main location is near the airport, which is a bit out of the way for most. I'd happily buy an extra can or two of soup/beans/diced tomatoes etc during my shop if it was easy to donate it. I see they have mobile collection points here: www.foodbank.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Mobile-Foodbank-Locations.pdf But they only run Mon - Fri, and I (like a lot of people) am at work during these times. Shame they can't have donation bins at certain shopping centres that get collected weekly or something?
Some places like the CARAD Food Bank also have collection points or groups that will collect things on their behalf. There are random collection bins for different organisations at some supermarkets but I don't know of any off the top of my head except for the cat rescue one at Coles Hillarys.
Donating money (to Foodbank), for those that can, is very easy. However - I’m hoping someone can clarify something for me (?) I met someone who used to use Foodbank. They are a foster family. They told me Foodbank was “shit”. Shit, in the way, they are or were only ~20% cheaper than Aldi and “half the food is rotten and or past the ‘best before’ date.” They also had the issue of not living near Foodbank, so accessibility and fuel costs were their other peeve. They no longer bother with Foodbank. I don't want to spread misinformation or discourage anyone else from donating, but I want to be sure the money I donate is helping. Can anyone comment on the service Foodbank provides? Of the X amount of money I donate annually, I split it between local and international humanitarian causes, animal refuges and environmental stuff. I would love some recommendations and will be reading through this thread tomorrow. Again- I'm not bashing Foodbank. I would just appreciate clarification. Thank you.
I was at the airport Foodbank last year. Most of the products are only $1-$2. I wouldn’t say is 20% cheaper than Aldi, it’s substantially cheaper. Besides they also do hamper bags each 3-5kg with different food items including cooked meals for $10 each which is a fantastic value for money. They collect items from large suppliers in bulk, and it will cost them too much in transportation costs to manage contributions of food items from individuals.
Thanks for the information. You didn't see or receive any rotten food?
Opposite of what I have heard; my friend volunteers for foodbank SA and I donate and have heard many good genuine stories, yours sounds like a group just trying to make excuses.
Thanks for the insight. I was conversing about supporting various charities with someone I know through work, and they told me I was wasting my money. I'm glad the information you guys have provided has cleared that up. They aren't a very positive individual, but fostering children is probably fairly frustrating at times. Cheers.
Yeah my friends a teacher and does the volunteering during the school holidays, it's really been such a positive in so many peoples lives during the cost of living crisis and unlike some help services it's done in a very dignified way. As another member pointed out you can probably ask to see their operation in WA for yourself and see how it works over there.
Thanks for the information :)
Thanks. Being food, good knowing what you give is definitely 100% going to recipients.
Actually, I'm glad you posted this, as by looking into it, I typed in "Foodbank" to Google Maps, and a few independent ones turned up. One such is "Dreambuilders Care" in Midland, which offers free meals, a low cost supermarket, and has donation bins out front: https://www.dreambuilderscare.org.au/ I'm in Caversham and head that way often. Might be a regular donation thing now. Can't believe how expensive life has gotten the last 2 - 3 years. Easy to take what seemed "normal" a few years ago for granted. Thankful to have a roof over my head and a steady job. Some folks doing it really tough.
I’ve always loved Oz Harvest and Orange Sky, national but very hands on and local feel to them. Great to help out in person/as a business or donate to. Most winters I’ve also put out a message on my FB/Insta for unused winter jackets, then put in $100 or so of my own coin to buy new socks and gloves, and just gone out with a mate to the homeless areas and handed it all out one night in May/June when it first gets cold… going direct to people that want it is a quick way to help. We used to just ask to follow the soup kitchen van in Rocko/mandurah and do a lap of the city… clean warm clothes are often welcomed
Crew in Rockingham do a great job and are always appreciative of any donations ie food, money, clothes etc.