Adding science to FareShare’s recipe for nutrition FareShare always strives to make every meal count nutritionally and is now applying science in collaboration with the University of Queensland to maximise the health benefits. Helen Truby, Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at UQ, says FareShare has an important niche in food Read more…
Out of a job but not nutrition – why Simon loves our meals All it takes is a bit of bad luck to find yourself in a queue for food relief – just ask Simon. “It’s the first time in my situation,” says Simon, who moved to Melbourne from South Read more…
From 16 Aug-13 Sep, Woolworths are generously donating 50c from every homebrand ready meal and asking customers to round up their totals to support FareShare. Learn more here.
We sat down with Team BKK to find out why they chose to participate in FootSteps last year, their secret to success, and why they’ve signed up to do it all again!
From despair to hope, Rob’s journey nourished by FareShare meals Every day, thousands of people enjoy a FareShare meal. Each of them has a unique story and reason for asking for help. Rob is just one of them and he’s been generous enough to share his life journey with us… Read more…
FareShare commits to Reconciliation Table of Contents FareShare is proud to announce the launch of our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in conjunction with Reconciliation Australia. In doing so, FareShare joins over 1,100 like-minded corporate, government, and not-for-profit organisations in Australia that have made a formal commitment to Reconciliation. Through Read more…
FareShare boosts sustainability commitment with new green initiatives Sustainability has been a core driver for FareShare since we set out rescuing food that would otherwise go to waste. But we haven’t stopped there! From installing Tesla batteries to store and share our solar energy to recycling soft plastics and composting Read more…
cohealth and FareShare: fighting the stigma of homelessness together A nutritious meal has immediate benefits for Melbourne’s growing community of rough sleepers many of whom suffer serious mental and physical health issues. cohealth Innerspace in Collingwood supports some of our city’s most marginalised people with FareShare meals which are handed Read more…
Making life easier for children with disabilities A freezer filled with ready-to-heat FareShare meals supports students with disabilities at Sale and District Specialist School. The Gippsland students can request a meal whenever they like while hampers with nutritious FareShare meals are also delivered directly to families in need of support. Read more…
It was the best of times for our two FareShare chefs who recently embarked on a landmark chef swap. Emma headed north to her old stomping ground of Brisbane while Mal braved the cold down here in Melbourne. Here’s what they had to say about their experience… Comparing FareShare’s Facilities Read more…