Addi Road x SecondBite Group Hamper Packing

Please note that bookings should be made by a single person coordinating on behalf of their team. Further instructions will be provided by SecondBite on confirmation of booking through Humanitix.

Addi Road and SecondBite are coming together to help tackle food insecurity in Sydney, and we need you and your team's help.

A little about Addi Road:

Working with the community, Addi Road elevate human rights, arts & culture and sustainability. 

Every week Addi Road divert over 8 tonnes of food from landfill and provide food to more than 8,000 people at their two Addison Road Community Organisation Food Pantries and Food Relief Hubs.

A little about SecondBite:

SecondBite is Australia’s largest free food rescue organisation, with operations in every state and territory, rescuing and delivering nutritious food free of charge to those in need. 

SecondBite exists to ensure that good food destined for landfill reaches people facing hunger and food insecurity. In doing so, we address critical social, environmental and economic challenges. 

Last Financial Year, SecondBite rescued 25 million kilograms of surplus food from reaching landfill, helping to provide approx. 50 million meals to Aussies in need.

What to Expect:

• Location: Addison Road Community Organisation, Marrickville
• Time: Thursday mornings, 9am - 12.30pm (fortnightly sessions)

Session Highlights:

1. Introduction: Begin at 9am with an insightful overview of Addi Road and SecondBite's impact and dreams.
2. Volunteer Tasks: Roll up your sleeves and dive into the heart of our work. Together, we'll unpack, sort, and assemble food hampers destined for distribution to food-insecure individuals across Sydney.
3. Tour: A guided tour of Addi Road's historic and bustling community space.

Important Details:

• Group Size: 10 - 15 team members per session
• Cost: $150 per person
• Accessibility: Whilst the location is accessible for all, this opportunity might not be suitable for all people. This experience includes manual labour, lifting and carrying. Volunteers will need to be alert and able to follow instructions.
• Catering: We will have light refreshments (tea, coffee and water) available on the day. There are two on-site cafes where your team can connect, take a well-earned break and have lunch post-volunteering experience.

Why Volunteer with Addi Road and SecondBite? Food insecurity affects 1 in 3 Australian households*. By volunteering with us, you directly contribute to providing nutritious meals to those in need, helping alleviate hunger in our communities.

Book Your Volunteering Experience Today! Make a meaningful impact and support our cause by scheduling your group's volunteering session. Together, let's make a difference—one packed hamper at a time.

* Foodbank 2024 Hunger Report