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Who we are

Founded by Ronni Kahn AO in 2004 after noticing the huge volume of food going to waste, OzHarvest quickly grew to become Australia’s leading food rescue organisation. Food is at our core, saving surplus food from ending up in landfill and delivering it to charities that help feed people in need. We are committed to halving food waste by 2030, inspiring and influencing others to do the same, and transforming lives through education.

What We Do

OzHarvest volunteer sorting rescued fresh produce at OzHarvest Market Waterloo.

Feed

People in need

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School students in yellow aprons holding fruit during OzHarvest’s FEAST program.

Educate

To create positive change

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OzHarvest staff and Premier Peter Malinauskas holding fresh produce in front of a food rescue van.

Advocate

For food security and to fight food waste

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OzHarvest catering spread of fresh wraps and salads displayed on a wooden table.

Innovate

For social impact

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Our Impact

2,453

Food Donors

We collect good quality surplus food from a network of donors including supermarkets, cafes, delis, hotels, airlines and restaurants, then deliver direct and free of charge to charities nationally.

1,559

Charities

OzHarvest is committed to helping vulnerable people by delivering delicious, nutritious food to charities across Australia that feed those in need.

340M

Meals Delivered

Starting with one van in Sydney back in 2004, OzHarvest has grown to become a national charity. 320 million meals later, it was obviously a good idea!

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Meet our OzHarvest Family

OzHarvest and BigDog Support Services staff holding rescued fresh produce near a food rescue van.

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Anthony and the BigDog team provide disability support services to young adults with intellectual impairments, including day centre activities, community participation and life skills. The BigDog team love seeing what we've got on board each week and never shy away from a "how do we use this vegetable" challenge!

Michaela

QLD State Manager
The Way Redfern team members sorting fresh produce rescued and delivered by OzHarvest.

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When you hear stories that people are choosing between topping up their Opal card and having dinner - it's really rough. So, providing free food gives them peace of mind to know they can use that money to make an appointment or go to the doctor, and just not worry about how they're going to be fed - it takes a real weight off someone's mind.

Bernard (Beez) Deojee

The Way
YouthBeat team members holding crates of rescued food in front of an OzHarvest van.

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At YouthBeat we provide long term support for youth in homes as well as through our outreach for street present youth. The food donated by OzHarvest helps support young people who are struggling, especially with food and budgeting and it is truly invaluable to our work and our clients.

Mission Australia YouthBeat
Senior woman, an OzHarvest Market food recipient.

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We come to the market once or twice a week, which is a life saver and gets us through the week. Sometimes we get food for a neighbour in need too.” Yvonne, 92, and her daughter Sylvie have been coming to the OzHarvest Market since it opened.

Yvonne

OzHarvest Market Customer
OzHarvest food rescue drivers smiling and holding sunflowers.

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"Orlando joined the OzHarvest family as a food rescue driver in 2010. He is an incredibly quiet achiever, a humble beautiful soul and brightens everyone’s day with his smile, hugs and hola’s. He even roped in his son, Henry, into becoming a casual driver for a few years."

Lou

Head of DNA
OzHarvest volunteer in a yellow t-shirt and blue gloves.

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Martin joined OzHarvest because he wanted to help other people. His favourite day of the week is Wednesday when he helps out at the OzHarvest Market, unloading food from the delivery van with his favourite driver Jack and sorting out large bulk foods into smaller portions.

Martin

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One year ago, we opened the doors of our new hub in Melbourne’s southeast, and what a year it’s been! We’ve expanded our reach from three trucks to five in that time and rescued over 1.3 million kgs of food, enabling 2.6 million meals to go to 78 charities across the region, who are coping with the rising demand for food relief.

Volunteers from local charity Find a Penny, Sharon and Doinita, once received food but now volunteer, giving back to the very community that supported them. Food is always at the heart of our impact. 💛

Our hub is a hive of activity, creating strong community connections every day. A huge thank you to our food donors, drivers, volunteers, and charity partners who make this impact possible every single day.

Special thanks to the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing who gave us the grant to develop the hub, and to our National Food Rescue Partner @woolworths_au who enabled the additional runs. 💛

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One year ago, we opened the doors of our new hub in Melbourne’s southeast, and what a year it’s been! We’ve expanded our reach from three trucks to five in that time and rescued over 1.3 million kgs of food, enabling 2.6 million meals to go to 78 charities across the region, who are coping with the rising demand for food relief. Volunteers from local charity Find a Penny, Sharon and Doinita, once received food but now volunteer, giving back to the very community that supported them. Food is always at the heart of our impact. 💛 Our hub is a hive of activity, creating strong community connections every day. A huge thank you to our food donors, drivers, volunteers, and charity partners who make this impact possible every single day. Special thanks to the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing who gave us the grant to develop the hub, and to our National Food Rescue Partner @woolworths_au who enabled the additional runs. 💛

Onion chopping just got competitive 🧅

At Cooking for a Cause, our signature corporate volunteering activity, our chefs teach your team to chop and cook like a pro, as you turn rescued produce into nourishing meals for people who need them most. It’s a great opportunity to learn new kitchen skills, fight food waste and connect with your team (over a bit of friendly competition) while giving back to your local community.

Learn more about Cooking for a Cause – link in bio.

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Onion chopping just got competitive 🧅 At Cooking for a Cause, our signature corporate volunteering activity, our chefs teach your team to chop and cook like a pro, as you turn rescued produce into nourishing meals for people who need them most. It’s a great opportunity to learn new kitchen skills, fight food waste and connect with your team (over a bit of friendly competition) while giving back to your local community. Learn more about Cooking for a Cause – link in bio.

Wilting herbs don’t belong in the bin!

Blitz them with olive oil, freeze in a tray, and drop one straight into a hot pan from frozen. Instant flavour, nothing going to waste!

That’s wrap on our use it up hacks series! Comment below your favourite hacks to save money and reduce food waste 👇👇

#herbs #herbstorage #zerowaste

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Wilting herbs don’t belong in the bin! Blitz them with olive oil, freeze in a tray, and drop one straight into a hot pan from frozen. Instant flavour, nothing going to waste! That’s wrap on our use it up hacks series! Comment below your favourite hacks to save money and reduce food waste 👇👇 #herbs #herbstorage #zerowaste

400 graduates and counting. 💛

OzHarvest celebrated our first semester Nourish graduations in Sydney, Newcastle and Adelaide, all crossing the finish line after 18 weeks of hard work.

Nourish is our hospitality programme for young people facing barriers to education and employment. Our Nourish students have built real skills in the kitchen, learnt to work as a team, and graduate with a nationally recognised cookery qualification, with our support every step of the way.

Every graduate is proof of what happens when you give someone the skills, and the belief, to build a future.

To our graduates, your families, and the partners who make Nourish possible: thank you.

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400 graduates and counting. 💛 OzHarvest celebrated our first semester Nourish graduations in Sydney, Newcastle and Adelaide, all crossing the finish line after 18 weeks of hard work. Nourish is our hospitality programme for young people facing barriers to education and employment. Our Nourish students have built real skills in the kitchen, learnt to work as a team, and graduate with a nationally recognised cookery qualification, with our support every step of the way. Every graduate is proof of what happens when you give someone the skills, and the belief, to build a future. To our graduates, your families, and the partners who make Nourish possible: thank you.