Give to the ASRC Foodbank
By supporting the ASRC Foodbank, you’ll make a difference to people seeking asylum and refugees by providing one of the most basic human rights – food.
The ASRC Foodbank supports people seeking asylum to access food and essential items in a warm and welcoming environment.
Giving food is the most immediate and tangible way to support people seeking asylum. Every donation makes a difference.
We aim to reduce food insecurity by providing access to sufficient, safe and nutritious and culturally appropriate food that meets the dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. We also provide basic toiletries and cleaning goods.
The ASRC Foodbanks supports approximately 1200 people per month, approximately 40% of them are children.
Ways to give to the Foodbank
Running a Food drive is a great way to bring the community together, to support those in need. You can run it as an individual, group or school.
To run a food drive please visit https://asrc.org.au/ways-to-give/donate-food/how-to-run-a-food-drive-for-the-asrc-foodbank/ for more information, support and resources. You can also email us at donatefood@asrc.org.au
Instructions for Coles online:
- Go to Coles Online and log in or sign up to Coles (right-hand side of screen)
- Select “delivery”
- Add delivery address: 214 Nicholson St, Footscray 3011
- Select a delivery slot: must choose Tuesday or Thursday only 9AM – 3PM timeslot (please note a delivery fee may apply)
- Start shopping then go to checkout
- Delivery type: click “sign for delivery”
- Delivery instructions: please deliver to rear of building, roller door opposite 46 Albert street, call 0431 022 665 on arrival
- Check out
You can also support our work with a financial donation which allows us to continue to support people seeking asylum.
Top needed items in the ASRC Foodbank
We rely heavily on donations to be able to provide food and essential items for people coming to the ASRC Foodbank.
Essential food items are our priority, and sticking to the list ensures that our community’s needs are met, and we make the most out of your donation. We would love your donations of:
- Tuna in oil, of any size
- Tinned vegetables (tomatoes, peas, carrots, corn kernels)
- Dried/tinned legumes (beans, chickpeas, red or yellow lentils)
- Coconut cream or milk
- Pasta
- Basmati rice
- Vegetable or olive oil (750ml – 1L)
- Tomato paste
- Asian sauces (soy sauce, chilli sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce)
- Spices (cumin, turmeric, chilli flakes, coriander, garam masala etc.)
- Honey, peanut butter, jam or tahini
- Instant coffee / black tea bags
- Sweet / savoury biscuits
- Dried fruit and nuts
- Dishwashing liquid
- Laundry liquid/powder (1L/1kg)
- Deodorant/razors
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste
To respect the dignity of the people accessing the ASRC Foodbank and also to comply with Victorian health regulations, we cannot accept items that are past their use-by date or have damaged or open packaging.
Due to the food preferences of the communities we are supporting at the ASRCFoodbank, some foods are not needed, including:
– Baked beans
– Tinned spaghetti
– Powdered mashed potatoes
ASRC Centre Donation Locations
ASRC Footscray
Address: 214-218 Nicholson St, Footscray, 3011
Please bring donations to the rear of the building, opposite no. 46 Albert St, Footscray. On arrival at the roller door please call 0431 022 665 to open the roller door and greet you and assist with the use of the QR code if needed.
Accepting donations Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10.00- 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 4pm
Please scan the QR code to fill in your details and details of your donation, would love to thank you for your support!
Refugee Resource Hub
Address: 205 Thomas St,
Dandenong, 3175
Please bring donations to our reception.
Accepting donations:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10am -12.30pm and 1pm – 4pm Wednesday and Friday by arrangement only, please contact on 8772 1380
Please scan the QR code to fill in your details and details of your donation, would love to thank you for your support!
Other collection points across Melbourne
You can also drop off your donations to the locations below.
Please note these locations listed have very limited storage capacity. If you have a large amount to donate, please bring it directly to the ASRC centres listed above. We’d love to meet you too.
2 Kelvin Rd, Alphington 3078 – Ph: 9499 7227
Accepting donations Monday to Friday 9:30AM to 3:30PM
Please go to the dark grey roller door shed in the backyard of the centre.
321 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North 3068 – Ph: 9939 6320
Accepting small donations Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm
20 Water Rd, Preston 3072
Ph: 8673 6288
Accepting donations Monday – Friday 7.30am – 1pm
3 Chester St, Oakleigh 3166 Ph: 9568 2456 Accepting donations Monday – Friday 9am – 4.30pm
87 Tennyson St, Elwood 3184 – Ph: 9531 1954
Accepting donations Monday – Thursday 9.30am – 4pm
157 Union Rd, Surrey Hills 3127 – Ph: 9890 2467
Accepting donations Monday to Friday 9AM to 2.30PM
257 Blackburn Road, Mount Waverley 3149 (parking is available at the front of the building) Ph: 9808 3188
Accepting donations Monday to Friday 10AM to 4PM
Contact us if you have any queries
Please contact us if you have any queries at donatefood@asrc.org.au
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