Food Help Australia is an open source project set up by a small team of volunteers. Our aim is to build a simple, easy-to-use application to assist Australians in urgent need of food help, to find food help provider locations as quickly as effortlessly as possible.

There are a number of resources and support services available to help families experiencing food insecurity. These include:

• food banks, 
• food pantries, 
• meal delivery services, 
• government benefits. 

To find support in your area, use our search facility at Food Help Australia.

There are many ways to stretch your food budget and make nutritious meals for your family. Here are some tips:

• Plan meals in advance
• Make use of leftovers
• Take advantage of sales and discounts

Check out our Food Smart page for more helpful suggestions tailored to your specific circumstances.

Yes, these include the following:

• Family Tax Benefit, 
• Youth Allowance, 
• Newstart Allowance. 

You can find more information about these benefits on the Department of Human Services and Services Australia websites.

Check out our search facility. This makes it easy to find food assistance programs near you. Simply enter your location and search for food banks, pantries, and other organizations offering food support near you.

At this time, Food Help Australia is a pilot project, specifically focused on the Melbourne metro area. Over time, we hope to roll this service out to other cities, and then regional areas, as we build up our data sources across Australia.

Thank you for caring! Please contact us with your details, and we will gladly assist with more information about how you can contribute data.