Fare Share and Fresh State Partnership

FareShare and Fresh State Partnership

Combining efforts to feed Australians doing it tough.

We are very proud of our partnership with FareShare, who strive for a community where no food is wasted, and no one goes hungry. The partnership between Fresh State and FareShare was announced in December 2021, this will allow for a consistent flow of fresh produce to FareShare, and this will ensure continual distribution of meals. At the Melbourne Market, we have a dedicated pick-up point at the back of store 6. FareShare has found it challenging over the last couple of months with the sky-high prices of produce. The rise in prices has reduced the amount of food being donated. Wholesalers are telling us that the higher prices have resulted in much less wasted produce, with even ‘seconds’ selling well, as supply is shorter than normal. When the produce sees a drop in prices, FareShare should expect to see more donations.

The organisation runs Australia’s largest charity kitchens where they cook more than three million meals a year for vulnerable Australians, by transforming surplus food into delicious, ready-to-eat meals, FareShare reduces the amount of food going to landfill and provides immediate relief to people in need. By donating surplus or imperfect food the generous wholesalers at the Melbourne Market are directly helping feed those doing it tough, as well as making an environmental impact through waste reduction.

Fresh State would like to thank the generous wholesalers that are already donating produce to FareShare during these tough times, as well as encourage others to donate their end-of-life produce to help support the work of this great organisation at a time when Australians need it most. How can you help you ask? Get in contact with Fresh State or FareShare directly to make a positive impact today. Labels for donating can be found at the Fresh State office.