Food Drive for Refugee Week 2026

Published on 22 May 2026

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Food Drive for Refugee Week returns in 2026! You can donate much needed items to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Foodbank at any Maribyrnong Libraries branch between Monday 1 June and Monday 15 June.

By donating you can make a difference to people seeking asylum by providing one of the most basic human rights: food.

ASRC Wish List

  • Tuna in oil of any size (95g, 185g or 425g)
  • Tinned vegetables (tomatoes, peas, carrots, corn kernels)
  • Dried/tinned legumes (beans, chickpeas, red or yellow lentils)
  • Vegetable or olive oil (750ml - 1L)
  • Tomato paste
  • Coconut cream or milk
  • Honey, peanut butter, jam or tahini
  • Instant coffee / black tea bags
  • Sweet / savoury biscuits
  • Spices (turmeric, cumin, chilli, garam masala, curry powder)
  • Toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Deodorant/razors

Please note that the ASRC does not require baked beans, tinned spaghetti or tinned soup. Donated food items must be at least 6 months from use by/expiry date.

 

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