Seniors & Community — Food Rescue

Good food, freely given

Our Food Rescue program collects quality donated food that might otherwise go to waste and makes it freely available to anyone in the local community who needs it. No appointments. No paperwork. No questions asked.

🆓 Completely free 🛒 Self-serve pantry 🤝 No paperwork 🌿 Reduces food waste
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Available
Wednesday
from 9:30am
While stocks last
20 Mill St, Mossman

How it works

Simple, welcoming and designed with dignity in mind.

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Just walk in

Visit us any Wednesday from 9:30am. No appointment needed, no forms to fill in — just come in and help yourself to what you need.

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Self-serve pantry

Browse our self-serve pantry at your own pace and choose what suits your household. Fresh produce, packaged goods and more — all at no cost.

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Private & dignified

We've designed the program to preserve your privacy and dignity. There are no referrals, no income checks and no judgement — just good food for the community.

What's available

Fresh food for
your table

The food available each week varies depending on what has been donated by our generous partners. You can expect a mix of fresh produce and packaged goods — all safe, quality food that simply needed a new home.

Stock varies week to week — come in from 9:30am on Wednesdays while supplies last.

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Fresh fruit & vegetables
Seasonal fresh produce including local tropical fruits and vegetables
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Packaged & pantry staples
Canned goods, dry goods, cereals and other everyday pantry items
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Bread & bakery
Fresh bread and bakery items donated from local supermarkets
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Dairy & refrigerated goods
Dairy and refrigerated items, subject to availability each week

Made possible by our generous partners

Our Food Rescue program runs thanks to the generosity of these organisations who donate quality surplus food.

OzHarvest

Australia's leading food rescue organisation, rescuing quality surplus food and delivering it to people in need

Coles Second Bite

Coles' food rescue initiative donating surplus food from stores to local community organisations across Australia

Woolworths

Woolworths donates surplus food to support local communities and reduce food waste across the country

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Reduces landfill
Keeping good food out of the bin
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Lower emissions
Food waste is a major source of greenhouse gas
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Stronger community
Supporting a more sustainable, connected Douglas Shire
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Want to support Food Rescue?

Our Food Rescue program is powered by volunteers and community generosity. Whether you'd like to volunteer your time, make a financial donation, or donate goods — we'd love your help.