Help SecondBite provide vital food relief for people in need by supporting the Coles Community Food Relief Appeal during your grocery shop.
To support the appeal, make a donation at any Coles supermarket checkout and purchase participating products from Chobani, Mount Franklin, Thins, Maltesers & M&M’s, Old El Paso, Lilydale and Nando’s – with 20 cents from selected products going to SecondBite. T&Cs apply.
The need for food relief has never been greater, and with your help we can provide more food for our nationwide network of charity partners to share with people doing it tough.
The Coles Community Food Relief Appeal brings together Coles, SecondBite and Foodbank Australia to make a big difference to people facing food insecurity.
Celebrating the heroes in the food relief community
The Coles Community Food Relief Champions Awards recognise the people who work tirelessly behind the scenes to help ensure others have access to food when they need it most.
From volunteers packing hampers and preparing meals, to drivers collecting food donations and coordinators supporting community programs, these champions make a lasting impact every day.
Meet the Champions
Dot Day
Sunbury Neighbourhood Kitchen, Victoria
Dot Day, 87, has been named the inaugural Victorian Coles Community Food Relief Appeal Champion in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to Sunbury Neighbourhood Kitchen. Since joining the volunteer-run organisation shortly after it opened in 2013, Dot has become a cornerstone of its food relief service, dedicating more than 13 years to preparing meals, packing grocery bags, serving community dinners and helping ensure people experiencing hardship have access to nutritious food.
Known for her warmth, generosity and tireless work ethic, Dot continues to volunteer regularly at 87 years young, inspiring fellow volunteers with her energy and commitment. Her dedication extends beyond the kitchen, having also supported a range of local initiatives including Drive 120, ambulance fundraising efforts and Probus. Through her longstanding service, Dot has helped create a welcoming and supportive environment while making a lasting impact on countless people across the Sunbury community.
Monica Chehab
Sydney City Salvos, New South Wales
Monica Chehab has been named the New South Wales Coles Community Food Relief Appeal Champion in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to Sydney City Salvos’ community food program. As Kitchen Supervisor, Monica leads meal preparation, coordinates volunteers and ensures people experiencing hardship have access to a nutritious meal in a welcoming environment.
Drawing on her Lebanese heritage and lifelong passion for cooking, Monica views food as a powerful way to bring people together. Each week, she helps plan, prepare and serve over 350 meals for locals in need, using SecondBite produce rescued from three local Coles stores.
Known for her warmth, generosity and unwavering commitment, Monica’s impact extends far beyond the kitchen. Many community members describe her as “like a mother”, remembering names, checking in on people and creating a sense of belonging through every meal served. Through her leadership and compassion, Monica has helped build a community where people feel supported, valued and connected.
Robert “Bobby” Mearns
Fishers of Men, Queensland
Robert “Bobby” Mearns, 64, has been named Queensland’s Coles Community Food Relief Appeal Champion in recognition of more than two decades spent supporting people experiencing hardship through Brisbane charity Fishers of Men. As co-founder of the organisation, Bobby has helped grow Fishers of Men from a small grassroots effort feeding around 100 people into a major community service that now delivers approximately 1,000 meals a week, alongside food parcels, clothing and practical support for people doing it tough.
Bobby continues to volunteer on the frontline every week, leading outreach teams across Brisbane and helping deliver food and practical assistance to those who need it most. Known for his compassion and dedication, Bobby has become a trusted source of support for countless people across the city. Through his tireless commitment to others, Bobby has helped create a culture of compassion and inclusion that continues to make a lasting impact across Brisbane.
Eman Rahim
Heart & Soul Group, South Australia
Eman Rahim has been recognised as South Australia’s Coles Community Food Relief Appeal Champion for her extraordinary contribution to food relief and community support across the state. As Founder and CEO of Heart & Soul Group, Eman has built one of South Australia’s largest food relief organisations, supporting more than 4,000 people every week.
Eman’s journey began during a period of personal hardship when she struggled to put food on the table for her own family. That experience inspired her to take action, founding Heart & Soul Group on the belief that no good food should go to landfill while people are going hungry.
Alanagh Godderidge
Moving Food, Western Australia
Alanagh has been named the Western Australian Coles Community Food Relief Appeal Champion in recognition of her leadership and commitment to supporting people experiencing food insecurity through Moving Food. A founder of the Sorrento-based initiative and a staff member with Cycling Without Age Sorrento, Alanagh helped establish the program during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure isolated seniors could continue accessing groceries and essential support.
Since then, Moving Food has grown into a vital community service connecting surplus food with local families, seniors, refugees and school communities across Perth’s northern suburbs. Alanagh works closely with food recovery organisations, hospitality businesses and volunteers to coordinate food hampers and ensure support reaches those who need it most. Passionate about building stronger local connections, Alanagh has helped create a community where food brings people together. Through her leadership, Moving Food has grown from a small volunteer-led initiative into a trusted network of local businesses, volunteers and community organisations working together to support families, seniors, refugees and school communities across Perth’s northern suburbs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Coles Community Food Relief Appeal runs from 5 August to 1 September 2026.
The appeal is available at Coles supermarkets nationwide and through Coles Online.
Coles customers can purchase selected products from these well-known brands to support the appeal:
Chobani Australia and Coles will donate 20 cents (10 cents each) to SecondBite for every Chobani yoghurt sold at Coles from 5/8/26 to 18/8/26.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners will donate 20c to SecondBite for every Mount Franklin still or sparkling water sold at Coles from 5/8/26 to 1/9/26 (maximum donation $250,000).
Snackbrands will donate 20 cents to SecondBite for every Thins Potato Chips 150g-175g, Thins Wedges 110g or Thins Onion Rings 110g sold at Coles from 5/8/26 to 1/9/26 (maximum donation $100,000).
Mars Snacking Australia will donate 20c to SecondBite for every purchase of M&M’S or Maltesers 280g-380g, or Mars, Snickers or Mars Party Bag 18-20 pieces from 5/8/26 to 1/9/26 up to a maximum total donation of $60,000.
General Mills will donate 20c to SecondBite for every Old El Paso tortillas and Nachips product sold at Coles from 5/8/26 to 1/9/26 (maximum donation $50,000).
Lilydale Free Range Chicken will donate 20c to SecondBite for every Lilydale Whole Chicken or Chicken Breast Fillet bulk pack sold at Coles from 5/8/26 to 01/9/26.
Nando’s will donate 20c to SecondBite for every Nando’s product sold at Coles from 5/8/26 to 1/9/26 (maximum donation $35,000).
From 5 August until 1 September 2026, customers can support the Coles Community Food Relief Appeal by making a donation at any Coles checkout nationally.From 5/8/26 to 18/8/26 customers spending over $30 in-store may be prompted at the checkout to round up their purchase amount to the nearest dollar to donate to the appeal.
The donation amount provided will be the difference between the customer’s total purchase after savings and discounts have been applied, and the next whole dollar amount. Customers can choose to opt-in or decline the donation.
All funds raised will be distributed to SecondBite (75%) and Foodbank (25%).
Yes. Eligible purchases made through Coles Online during the campaign period will contribute to the appeal.
Funds raised through the appeal help SecondBite and Foodbank Australia support food relief programs that rescue, prepare and distribute food to people experiencing hardship across Australia.