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By donating food, you reduce waste and help feed 20,000 people every single week.

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Who can donate?

Retailers

Growers & Suppliers

Food drives & events

What can be donated?

We welcome healthy food donations—fresh produce, proteins, grains, dairy, eggs, pantry staples, frozen and refrigerated goods.

Pantry Staples

  • UHT milk
  • Cooking oil
  • Rice and pasta
  • Toilet paper
  • Household cleaning products

Fresh Produce

  • Seasonal fruit
  • Fresh vegetables
  • Potatoes and onions
  • Carrots
  • Leafy greens

Chilled Goods (with conditions)

  • Dairy products (milk, cheese, yoghurt – within use-by date)
  • Eggs (cartons, uncracked, within date)
  • Packaged meats (sealed, labelled, frozen by the use-by date)
  • Fresh juices (sealed, refrigerated, within date)
  • Smallgoods (cheese, sliced cured meats – sealed and labelled)

Items we CANNOT accept

  • Items past their use-by date
  • Opened or unsealed packages
  • Home-cooked or homemade foods
  • Food without packaging or labelling
  • Alcohol, tobacco, or medicines

Other ways your organisation can donate

  • Payroll giving or matched staff donations
  • Sponsorships or in-kind support (training, packaging, services)
  • Workplace food drives for pantry staples
  • Surplus stock, end-of-line, or bulk products
  • Corporate volunteering days

How to donate

Whether cartons or pallet loads, our professional team collects and delivers safely to 70+ agencies—ongoing donors valued.

Pickups Made Simple and Reliable

We handle collections quickly with our professional logistics team.

Flexible Support for Every Donor

Small or bulk donations — we can manage them all.

Creating Lasting Impact Together

Your surplus food fuels dignity, choice, and stronger communities.

Every crate helps feed 20+ people

FAQs

Does Geelong Foodshare Collect?

YES, call or email to arrange a pick-up

What is the difference between best before and used by dates?

“Use by” dates relate to food safety, while “best before” dates indicate quality and freshness. We can only collect “use by” items if frozen on or before that date.

Can I donate home grown produce?

Yes

What is the best way to store the product ready for donation?

Storage depends on the item. For refrigerated products nearing their use-by date, please freeze them to extend their life and ensure they can be distributed safely.