Foodbank Food Drive – 3 to 16 August 2026

For the fifth year in a row, the City has partnered with Foodbank WA to run a Food Drive throughout Homelessness Week.

Foodbank is Australia’s largest food relief charity making a positive difference in the lives of many Australians. Last year, Foodbank sourced the equivalent of 92 million meals for charity partners and school breakfast programs throughout the country.

From the 3-16 August Foodbank donation boxes will be placed at the drop off locations listed below:

• City of Canning Civic and Administration Centre
• Cannington Library
• Riverton Library
• Willetton Library

What can I donate?

All non-perishable items that are not past their expiry date are accepted.

Items in high demand are:

• Canned meals
• Canned fruit and veggies
• Long-life milk
• Pasta sauce, spreads, jams
• Nappies, baby food, formula
• Pasta and rice
• Cereal and oats
• Toilet paper, deodorant, soap
• Canned fruit
• Canned fish
• Meal bases

To find food relief near you, visit https://findfood.foodbank.org.au/wa

For more information on the City’s Homelessness Plan initiatives visit canning.wa.gov.au/homelessness

If you have any queries, you can contact the Safe Communities team on safecommunities@canning.wa.gov.au or 1300 422 664.