The New Frontier of Food Relief
FareShare’s shelf-stable meals are a new generation of food relief—developed to meet the real needs of Australians in facing food insecurity, particularly in remote regions and during natural disasters.
What Makes FareShare Shelf-Stable Meals Different?
Shelf stable meals are designed to perform where traditional food systems break down—whether it’s a flood-isolated town, a bushfire evacuation centre, or a home without power. They are:
✅ Nutritionally balanced and tasty
❄️ No refrigeration required
🚚 Easy to store, transport and prepare
♻️ Reduce food waste by preserving fresh ingredients
⚡ Ready to deploy when infrastructure fails
🌿 Co-developed with First Nations communities
These meals can support emergency response teams and disaster preparedness efforts by offering a lightweight, long-life food solution that can be pre-positioned and deployed quickly.
Built for Australia's Harshest Environments
To extend shelf life without compromising on quality, we use Retort Technology: a heat-and-pressure process that sterilises and hermetically seals meals in pouches—making them shelf-stable and easy to prepare with basic heat sources like hot water or a microwave.
We’ve developed, tested and refined a shelf-stable range with support from:
• End Food Waste Australia (EFWA)
• Queensland Department of Primary Industries (QDPI)
• FoodStream
Reducing Waste, Increasing Impact
With the ability to preserve fresh produce, FareShare is turning potential food waste—like seasonal gluts—into long-lasting meals that can support our kitchens year-round.
Leading the Next Generation of Food Relief
FareShare is helping shape a new chapter in Australia’s food security—ensuring that even the most remote communities and challenging situations have access to nutritious, ready-to-eat meals that are delivered with dignity.
