WK6Thu 09 Jul
Good Deed Days - VU x Foodbank
Sorting Food with Foodbank NSW || Volunteers will sort, label, and package donated groceries that would otherwise go to waste, helping redistribute food to families in need across NSW and ACT.
Sign up via Rubric- Student Programs
Foodbank NSW & ACT fights hunger by sourcing and distributing food for people in need. Volunteers are essential to their operation, providing more than 400,000 meals each week.
Join Volunteers United and Foodbank NSW & ACT for a hands-on Food Rescue shift where you'll sort, label, and package donated groceries that would otherwise go to waste. You'll help portion fresh produce, relabel items for redistribution, and prepare food for families experiencing food insecurity across NSW and ACT. This is direct-impact volunteering—if volunteers don't show up, food can't be distributed and people go hungry.
What you'll be doing:
- Sorting and labelling donated groceries that would otherwise go to waste
- Bagging fresh produce into portions for distribution
- Relabelling items so they can be redistributed to families in need
- Supporting Foodbank's mission to provide 400,000+ meals each week
Shift Details
Location: Foodbank NSW & ACT Distribution Centre, 50 Owen Street, Glendenning NSW 2761 (near Mount Druitt/Blacktown/Doonside)
Date: Thursday, 9th July
Volunteer shift: 9:00 am–2:00 pm (please arrive by 8:50 am for a prompt start)
Volunteers needed: 30
WhatsApp community: TBA
Important Requirements:
- FULLY ENCLOSED shoes are MANDATORY – no exceptions. Foodbank cannot provide spare shoes
- Water bottles must have fully sealable lids (no spills allowed on the warehouse floor)
- All participants must individually register via the link provided after signing up on Rubric (takes less than 1 minute, required for WH&S)
- Read the WHS safety flyer sent after registration before attending
- This is a dry site - no alcohol permitted onsite at any time
What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothes suitable for a warehouse environment (jeans, shorts, t-shirt, sweatshirt).
Meeting Point: Large covered seating area next to the pedestrian gate along the footpath. A Foodbank team member will meet the group here and escort everyone inside promptly at 9:00 am.
Parking: Limited onsite parking (usually full by 8:30 am). Street parking is plentiful, free, and untimed. Use pedestrian gates only - do not walk through vehicle driveways.
Breaks: One short morning tea break (~15-20 minutes) around 11 am. A mobile coffee van visits, and there's a café across the road. Breakroom available with fridge, microwave, and toaster.
Why volunteer?
- Make an immediate, critical impact—your work directly feeds families in need
- Help prevent food waste by rescuing and redistributing groceries
- Learn about food insecurity and food rescue operations
- Connect with other community-minded students
Please note: This shift involves standing and manual handling throughout the 5 hours.
No experience needed - just bring your energy, commitment, and correct footwear!
