FOODBANK WA said the rising cost of living has caused an increase in demand for their services, with their busiest day this year seeing them distribute nearly one tonne of food and groceries over only four stops through their mobile food service.  Foodbank WA mobile services are available in locations across the metropolitan area, allowing the delivery of low-cost groceries to those in need who have a referral from a charitable organisation.
Victor, 74, who is one of many registered to Foodbank’s mobile grocery service, said the service provides a valuable resource to those in need.
“As far as I’m concerned, it makes such an incredible difference to so many families and lives.
“The fantastic volunteers that work, drive and distribute the products are absolutely incredible.
“Their patience, their love, their care, goes beyond anything that normal people would be expecting,” he said.
Foodbank WA chief executive officer Kate O’Hara said the organsisation was grateful for the donations it received, which she said enabled Foodbank to deliver its services.
“We are privileged to be able to support so many Western Australians in need,” she said.
But Mrs O’Hara also said the increased demand came unexpectedly to Foodbank.
“This fast-growing demand however was not what we had planned.
“That’s why we’re working alongside our food and grocery donation partners to ensure our supply grows in sync with demand,” she said.