Food Relief
Supporting local families with food parcels, fresh produce, and pantry essentials — because no child should go hungry.
Our Impact
15
Food parcels delivered per week
40+
Households and families supported
June 2026
Running since
8
Volunteers involved
Feed the Community, Feed the Child
A young person's world is broader than their own kitchen table. When we support the elderly, the isolated, and families managing tough health needs, it supports every child in the community around them too.
Strong Children Stronger Communities' food relief program feeds the whole community, because that's what it takes to raise a healthy child. No child grows up in isolation. Children and young people grow up in a community, surrounded by neighbours, people living with illness, people living alone, and families and individuals doing it tough. When any one of those threads fray in the community, young people often feel it first.
That's why Strong Children's food relief program doesn't just stock a fridge. It takes pressure off a grandmother raising her grandkids. It means a parent managing a chronic illness doesn't have to choose between medication and dinner. It means the elderly neighbour down the road isn't skipping meals to help out family.
Because a child can't thrive in a community that isn't holding together. Feed the community, and you feed the child.
How It Works
Our Food Relief Program provides no-questions-asked access to groceries, fresh produce, and pantry essentials for anyone in our community doing it tough — not just families with children.
Reach out directly to arrange support, with help available on an ongoing basis. We work closely with local suppliers and community partners to keep shelves stocked.
Our Partners
Food for Community
An initiative in conjunction with the Cygnet Branch of CWA, supplying fresh, community-sourced food.
Loaves and Fishes Tasmania
Statewide food rescue, redirecting surplus food to Tasmanians who need it.
Foodbank Tasmania
Tasmania's largest food relief organisation, providing food and grocery items at scale.
Ways to Help
Donate Funds
Financial donations go directly toward groceries and fresh produce for families in need.
Donate nowFrequently Asked Questions
Who can access the Food Relief Program? +
Any family or individual in our community facing food insecurity is welcome. There is no referral needed — just get in touch and we will help.
How often can I receive support? +
Support is available on an ongoing basis. We work with each family to understand their needs and how regularly we can help.
How can I donate food or funds? +
You can drop off non-perishable food items at our location, or make a financial donation which goes directly toward groceries and fresh produce.
Can I volunteer with the program? +
Yes — we rely on volunteers for packing, sorting, and delivering food parcels. Reach out via the contact form and we will get you involved.
Need Support, or Want to Help?
Whether you need food support or want to contribute, we'd love to hear from you.