SecondBite’s Charity Partner Report confirms that demand for food relief in Australia continues to increase. More people are needing food relief, including different demographics, and our charity partners are working hard to keep up. These are the key takeaways from the survey:
Finding 1 of 6: Demand for food relief continues to increase
“It takes a lot to feed a family; my two kids go through food very quickly, particularly fruit and vegetables, which we get a lot of from SecondBite. The food has made a massive difference. It takes the stress off, not always having to think about spending money on that. It’s amazing to see organisations doing this, taking surplus food from supermarkets and creating meals and giving food to people.”
Lauren, recipient and volunteer at Foothills Community Care
Finding 2 of 6: Different demographics seeking food assistance are emerging
Finding 3 of 6: Our charity partners are struggling to keep up
Finding 4 of 6: Charities are having to turn people away
“The cost of living crisis has meant that we have seen a significant growth in the number of households accessing our weekly care pantry. SecondBite have blown us away with the donations they have provided to fill these hampers with everything from everyday staples like pasta through to chocolates, chips and other treats. We are incredibly grateful and know that many households will be blessed. Thank you!!”
Angie, coordinator at Southside Christian Church, NSW
Finding 5 of 6: The situation is expected to get worse before it gets better
Finding 6 of 6: SecondBite continues to make a difference, helping charity partners focus on other essential services
Methodology
This survey was conducted between July-Sep 2024 in partnership with Hall & Partners. 337 active SecondBite charity partners across Australia completed the survey.