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Working together towards a fair food system
Finding the right support can be overwhelming, which is why we've created a comprehensive directory that includes all the available Low Cost & Free Meals options.
Low cost and free meals DirectoryWe are fortunate to have a food relief and rescue sector that collectively rescue a vast amount of food to feed the increasing number of people in need. This work has an enormous impact and is often accomplished on a shoestring budget, with the support of exceptional volunteers.
Guide to Food Rescue & Relief
Did you know that tons of perfectly good food meant for people ends up in landfills? A direct way for supermarkets, grocery stores, catering services, and other food businesses to make a difference is to donate surplus food to local food relief agencies in our region!
Guide to donating foodBringing together businesses, organisations, individuals and community members - Food Fairness Illawarra provides connection and drives the Illawarra's fair food conversation.
Who we areThe Illawarra holds endless opportunities to participate in fair food. For health, for the environment, or for our community - we all can play a role!
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Supporting A Food System That’s Fair on The Environment We all have the power to invest in the type of food system we want to be a part of.
Learn moreNutritious, fair food for better health outcomes Access to nutritious food is a basic right which should be available to people at all levels of social and economic privilege.
Learn moreA conscious choice to make the most of our food In Australia, up to 20% of the food we buy goes in the bin – an average of $4000 of wasted food per household every year.[2] To this disturbing statistic we need to add the effort and resources put into food production, processing, packaging, transportation and retail.
Learn moreLooking for your local farmer's market, community garden, grocer or food aid organisation? Check out our comprehensive directory to fair food in the Illawarra.
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