Supporting Our Community
Local Charities & Food Relief Organisations
Giving produce a second life
There is a number of outstanding local and national charities work to reduce food waste, feed those in need, and support vulnerable communities. If you’re a grower or food producer, this page can help you learn how to get involved and support these incredible causes.
Charities Strengthening Our Sector
OzHarvest
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OzHarvest is Australia's leading food rescue organisation. They collect quality surplus food and deliver it to charities supporting people in need — including schools, shelters, and community groups.
They also offer educational programs and welcome fresh produce donations directly from growers. -
Address: 25–27 Manton Street, Hindmarsh, SA 5007
Phone: (08) 7007 0080
Email: adelaide.info@ozharvest.org
Website: ozharvest.org/adelaide
Foodbank SA
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Foodbank is the pantry for South Australia’s charity sector. Every month, they provide food relief to thousands of families through community organisations.
They work closely with farmers and producers to accept donated produce, dry goods, and other items. If you’ve got surplus or imperfect stock, they’ll put it to good use. -
Address: 377A Cross Road, Edwardstown SA 5039
Phone: (08) 8351 1136
Email: reception@foodbanksa.org.au
Website: www.foodbanksa.org.au
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Healthy Food Co.
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Healthy Food Co. is a volunteer-run service offering affordable, nutritious groceries to the whole community — no entry requirements. Operating since 1996, they help locals eat well for less, with Easy Meal Kits, pantry staples, and fresh produce.
Based at two Playford locations: Elizabeth Downs and The Precinct at Smithfield Plains — home to the welcoming café serving coffee, cake, and lunch.
Memberships are available for just $10, giving you reward points and store credit to use year-round or save for Christmas.
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Address: 12 Coventry Road, Smithfield Plains SA 5114
PH: (08) 8254 3641
Website: https://www.playford.sa.gov.au/explore/venues-and-facilities/healthy-food-co
Fruit Share Adelaide
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Fruit Share Adelaide is a volunteer-run charity that rescues surplus fruit from backyards and orchards across Adelaide and the Hills. Founded in 2023, the group harvests fruit that would otherwise go to waste and shares it with food-relief organisations, volunteers, and tree owners. In just its first year, Fruit Share collected over 11,000 kg of fruit and supported 50 local food-relief groups. By reducing food waste and promoting community sharing, Fruit Share Adelaide is making a big difference—one piece of fruit at a time.
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SecondBite
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SecondBite is one of Australia’s largest food rescue charities. Founded in 2005 by Ian and Simone Carson, the organisation has grown from collecting fresh produce from markets in Melbourne to rescuing over 25 million kilograms of surplus food in 2023, providing more than 50 million meals nationwide.
The organisation partners with farmers, manufacturers, and supermarkets to collect edible food that would otherwise go to waste. They offer two main donation pathways:
Direct Pickup by SecondBite’s fleet
Warehouse Deliveries by donor partners
SecondBite distributes all rescued food free of charge to over 1,100 charity partners across Australia, who then provide hampers, meals, and community pantry services. Impressively, every dollar donated enables SecondBite to deliver up to five meals.
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Address: 23 Downer Avenue, Blackwood SA 5051
Phone: 0408 914 139
Email: info@fruitshareadelaide.com.au
Website: www.fruitshareadelaide.com.au
Get Involved
We encourage all growers, producers, and food businesses to:
Donate surplus or second-grade produce
Partner with local charities
Promote these organisations through your networks
Together, we can reduce food waste, nourish our communities, and build a better food future for all.
