Right now, there are 270,000 South Australian households who are going hungry. And many of them are families just like yours. ABC Radio is joining with Foodbank in the ABC Gives appeal to help put food on the table of those in need in our community.
The price of essentials like food, housing, power and fuel has climbed so much in the last year that people who were already struggling are now susceptible to sudden bill shock and financial disadvantage.
The current economic climate has meant demand has increased alarmingly: More than 35% of South Australian households struggled to put food on the table last year.
Give hope to your community and donate now.
Why you should help
The cost of living crisis has put additional pressure on already struggling households, many who are experiencing hunger for the first time:
- Mortgage holders make up 31% of all food insecure households; skipping meals or going entire days without eating, simply to pay the bills
- More than 60% of all food insecure households in South Australia have someone in paid work
Foodbank needs your help to ensure no one goes without.
Help end hunger this Christmas by participating in ABC Gives.
Nobody asks to be in this situation. Your support of Foodbank is a lifesaver. It helps me be a mum that can provide for her children. Thank you for being there for families in need.
Maddie, Foodbank SA & NT client
How you can help
- Choose your preferred donation amount – you can give as much, or as little as you like.
- Click here to make a donation via Foodbank’s secure donation page.
- Or you can donate over the phone, by calling Foodbank on (08) 8351 1136.
Where your money goes
- $46 donation — a hamper of food to a family in need.
- $156 donation — food for 1 month for a family.
- $324 donation — food for 3 months for a family in need.
Online donations
Rather than physical canned goods, we are encouraging people to donate funds so we can make a greater impact for hungry South Australians.
Using their buying power, Foodbank can make cash donations go further. $1 donated = 2 meals created.
Donations to Foodbank through the ABC Gives Appeal will go directly to help feed South Australians experiencing food insecurity.
Cash donations above $2 are tax deductible in Australia. You will receive a receipt by email.
Give hope to your community. Donate now.
Giveathon
Get involved in ABC Radio's Giveathon on Wednesday 20 November!
ABC Radio Adelaide presenters will be broadcasting live from The Grosvenor Hotel, 125 North Terrace Adelaide.
Come and say hello from 5.30am – 11.00am as the Breakfast and Mornings go live. Sonya, Jules and David will be celebrating 100 years of radio in Adelaide! But rather than a birthday present they’re asking you to give a donation to ABC Gives supporting Foodbank. Drop past on the morning with your cash or EFT donations and join the 100th party. There will be special guests, hourly prizes, lots of birthday fun, a BBQ breakfast and more.
Can’t make it on the day? You can still help by donating on-line or via phone.
The Foodbank Giveathon continues right through the day….
Join ABC Radio Adelaide live as Afternoons, Drive and Evenings present special ‘ABC Gives’ shows to help put food on the table for those South Australians who are doing it tough.
ABC Radio presenters Nikolai Beilharz, Jo Laverty and Jason Chong will be giving you the chance to get involved to raise much-needed funds for Foodbank.Plus, there will be some great hourly prizes that donors can go in the running to win.
Tune in on your radio or via the ABC listen app.
- Breakfast with Sonya Feldhoff and Jules Schiller 5.30am – 9am
- Mornings with David Bevan 9am – 11am
- Afternoons with Nikolai Beilharz 1pm – 4pm
- Drive with Jo Laverty 4pm – 6.30pm
- Evenings with Jason Chong 7pm – 9.30pm
For more details, tune your radio to 891AM, listen live online or download the ABC listen app and take us with you when you are on the go.
FAQs
What is Foodbank?
Foodbank is the largest hunger relief charity in Australia, providing food and groceries to charities and school breakfast programs in every state and territory. They’re here for the everyday Australians who are going without.
Why has the ABC chosen this charity at this time?
As cost-of-living pressures mount, and with more pressure than ever on charities, the ABC engaged in a robust process to ensure our ABC Gives activity can make the biggest possible impact for Australians in need.
Why does Foodbank need your help?
Every little bit counts as Foodbank needs truckloads of meals to support every person who needs our help. That’s people in your suburb, in your community and in our schools. People who never needed help before the cost-of-living crisis hit are now struggling to feed themselves and their families. We couldn’t do what we do without you and your kindness.
Can I still donate canned goods to ABC Gives like previous years?
This year, we are encouraging people to donate funds, rather than canned foods, so we can make a greater impact for hungry South Australians.
Foodbank accepts donations of all kinds of food and groceries from farmers, manufacturers and retailers throughout Australia. We also partner with food companies who donate ingredients and services so we can produce essential items like breakfast cereals, pasta, sauce and tinned fruit and vegetables.
Are my donations tax deductible?
Cash donations above $2 are tax deductible in Australia. You will receive a receipt from Foodbank by email.
How can I make a donation?
Click the red 'Donate Now' button above to be taken to the donation portal on Foodbank's website. The ABC cannot accept donations, so you will need to donate directly to them.
Or you can donate over the phone, by calling Foodbank on (08) 8351 1136.
Does the ABC keep any of the money raised?
No. All money is donated directly to the charity partner.
How do I access the services of Foodbank?
To find food support, please visit the Foodbank website.