Roots of Change is a storytelling platform dedicated to the Alumni community of The Funding Network Australia. Here we share their stories of ingenuity, courage, determination, spirit, growth and the impact these grassroots organisations have had, as a direct result of funds and support received from The Funding Network community.

FoodFilled

FoodFilled is a youth-led food rescue organisation that tackles food waste and food insecurity by mobilising local volunteers to collect and deliver surplus food across Greater Melbourne.

FoodFilled is an innovative youth-led organisation addressing the intersecting challenges of food waste and food insecurity through a localised, community-powered model that fills gaps left by larger food rescue services. Working with food businesses across Greater Melbourne, it mobilises a large volunteer network to rescue and redistribute surplus nutritious food to food relief programs, while also building community connection through meaningful volunteering.

2026 Pitch

Funds Raised: $38,188

Pitched for support to expand and deliver its Drive With Purpose program, a youth volunteering initiative that activates learner drivers to complete supervised driving hours while contributing to food rescue in their local communities.

Learn more about FoodFilled

https://www.foodfilled.org/

Supporting Sustainable Development Goals:

Ready Set

Ready Set

Coolamon Community

Coolamon Community