‘Food For Thought’ – Length 3:39
Second Bite picks up excess produce from supermarkets and delivers it at no cost to providers such as the Exodus Foundation. Last year it redistributed 5. 4 million kilograms of fresh food. This story has some confronting stats and opinions on the importance of healthy food for the disadvantaged sector.
“In a world of seven billion people, set to grow to nine billion by 2050, wasting food makes no sense – economically, environmentally and ethically, aside from the cost implications, all the land, water, fertilizers and labour needed to grow that food is wasted – not to mention the generation of greenhouse gas emissions produced by food decomposing on landfill and the transport of food that is ultimately thrown away.”
– UN Under-Secretary-General and UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner
There are many causes for someone becoming homeless.
The Exodus Foundation can offer assistance and advice through its Social Health & Wellbeing services and Crisis Intervention program.
Many other kind hearted organisations and Government bodies are also there to help. Links to just some are provided. They are offered in good will to simply assist you in starting your search. There are more organisations in all states which may suit your needs better.
Some other links to Info and Advice
Second Bite
SecondBite exists to provide access to fresh, nutritious food for people in need across Australia.
OzHarvest
OzHarvest is Australia’s leading food rescue charity. They collect quality surplus food, distribute it to people in need and divert food waste from landfill.
Food Waste Fast Facts – FOODWISE
To better understand community knowledge, attitudes and behaviours about household food waste.
