For over a decade, Woolworths Group and OzHarvest have partnered to reduce hunger, converting surplus food into over 100 million meals (1) for Australians in need. The journey of every meal begins in our stores, where our team members, through their care and expertise, set aside surplus food for our partners at OzHarvest to collect and distribute.

Woolworths and OzHarvest recognised an opportunity to create a scalable, yet local system. By diverting surplus edible food from landfill to charities, they simultaneously address hunger, reduce waste, and aim to contribute to a more sustainable food system.

The partnership employs a multifaceted, integrated approach. OzHarvest collects edible surplus food from over 560 Woolworths supermarkets and Metro stores across all States and Territories, delivering this food free of charge to more than 1,500 charities nationwide. This national network of food relief is made possible by a combination of corporate donations and product-based donations, as well as the generous customer donations during the annual Woolworths OzHarvest Christmas Appeal, now in its 10th year.

The impact of this partnership delivers two distinct benefits beyond the 100 million meals. Socially, it provides critical food relief to people in need, supporting community organisations that offer not just sustenance, but also a moment of dignity and social connection. Environmentally, diverting this food from landfill avoids carbon emissions and prevents the waste of the natural resources used in its production. This demonstrates how a single initiative can deliver parallel benefits: strengthening community welfare while contributing to a healthier environment.

Number of meals donated calculated utilising OzHarvest food rescue tonnage collection data for collections from Woolworths Australia sites and applying the prevailing Australian dietary guidelines for meal portion sizing at the time of collection.