People First Bank Christmas Food Drive

Join us to help fight hunger in our communities this Christmas.


Donate to our 2025 Christmas Food Drive from 12 November to 12 December and help fight hunger in our communities.

Our People First Bank Christmas Food Drive is all about giving a little extra to those in our communities who need it most. For many, Christmas is a time of joy. But for some, it’s a struggle to put food on the table.

Whether you donate goods, funds or simply spread the word, every act of kindness makes a difference.

How to get involved

1. Donate goods at your local branch

Drop off non-perishable food, pantry staples or essential items at any of our branches.

We’ve provided a list of the most requested items below to help guide your giving.

2. Donate online

If you're unable to attend a branch but would like to spread a little kindness this season, donate online to Foodbank, our national charity partner.

Visit Foodbank and donate online.

Donation Guidelines

Below is a list of the most requested goods, to ensure your donation is beneficial to support those in need.
Please ensure all food items are nonperishable and within their use-by and best-before dates.

    ✔ Canned fruit and canned vegetables.

    ✔ Pasta.

    ✔ Tuna.

    ✔ Rice.

    ✔ Spreads (Jam, Vegemite, honey).

    ✔ Breakfast cereal.

    ✔ Baked beans/tinned spaghetti.

    ✔ Long Life Milk *UHT.

    ✔ Pasta sauce.

    ✔ Sauces, seasoning, cooking supplies like flour, oil and sugar.

    ✔ Coffee and Tea.

    ✔ Shampoo, conditioner and sanitary items.

    ✔ Deodorant, soap and body wash.

    ✔ Dishwashing liquid and detergent.

     

Please deliver items unwrapped.

Where your donation goes

Local support

Many of our branches have partnered with local community organisations, ensuring goods donated at the branch are distributed directly to those in need nearby.

Contact your local branch to find out which charity your donations will support.

National charity partner - Foodbank

For branches without a local partner, all contributions will support Foodbank, our 2025 national charity partner.

Find out more about Foodbank and how they support those in need.

Donate to Foodbank

If you're unable to attend a branch but would like to join us to spread a little kindness this season, please visit Foodbank directly to donate online.
Christmas Appeal FAQs

Are there any goods that can't be donated?

Items that cannot be accepted:
• Regulated products such as alcohol, tobacco or drugs of dependence
• Product past its use by date
• Product more than 6 months past its best before date
• Product where the packaging seal has been broken
• Product subject to a safety recall
• Unlabelled product provided without ingredient details

Do my donations stay local?

Some of our branches have partnered with local charities; meaning your donations at the branch will support the local charity to support people within your community. Please check with your branch to see if they have a local charity partner. 
For branches without a local partner, donations will go to Foodbank, our 2025 national charity partner. These donations will help Australians in need nationwide.

When is the Christmas Appeal?

Our 2025 Christmas Appeal runs from 12 November – 12 December 2025.
Please ensure all donations are delivered to your branch before Friday, 12 December 2025.

When is the latest donations can be made?

The last day for donations will be Friday, 12 December 2025. If donating at a branch, please check directly with the branch for any other specific timeframes.

Where can I donate physical goods?

You can donate physical goods to the 2025 Christmas Appeal at any of our branches. Visit Locate Us to find your nearest branch.