BOOK OF THANKS

As these challenging times continue, OzHarvest is continually inspired by the unwavering response from organisations, individuals, food donors, volunteers and those who support us. This year there are over 20,000 names in our Book of Thanks, who have all helped in some way to ‘Nourish our Country.’

Click on the map to see our community of supporters.

Whilst we do our best to include everyone, if we’ve missed your name please email [email protected] with your details and we can add you to the Book of Thanks.

Our Volunteers

3,000
Volunteers
85,000
Precious hours donated
two men side by side with arms over each other shoulders

The heartbeat of OzHarvest.

Our impact in communities across Australia comes down to the amazing support of over 3,000 dedicated volunteers, who donate their precious time to connect with our cause. Their combined efforts this year clocked in at over 85,000 hours which is equivalent to paying over $3.6 million in salaries!!

OzHarvest is powered by volunteers on so many levels – from answering phones, helping in vans, prepping and packing cooked meals, assisting with education programs and serving people in need with a smile. For many people doing it tough, a conversation with an OzHarvest volunteer might be the only one they have that day.

Our food rescue impact in regional locations across the country relies entirely on volunteers and we are deeply thankful for their unwavering commitment to get good food to those who need it most.

Our Hospitality Heroes

three chefs in restaurant kitchen cooking

Making the magic happen.

Renowned chefs across the country roll up their sleeves and help bring the magic at OzHarvest events from Community CookOff to our Guest Chef at the Ref dinner series. They lend their voices to help advocate in the fight against food waste, by supporting education programs, campaigns and media and are an integral part of the OzHarvest family. Our heartfelt thanks go to:

Orazio D’Elia / Andy Evans / Claire Van Vuuren / Colin Fassnidge / Matt Moran /Shimpei Hatanaka / Julian Cincotta / Trisha Greentree / Amanda Fuller / Corey Costelloe / Mike McEnearney / Somer Sivrioglu / Neil Perry / Jordan Toft / Jeffery D’Rome / Hussein Sarhan / Noel Jelfs / Gabriele Pezzimenti / Mario Esero / Manu Feidel / Guillaume Brahimi / Danielle Alvarez / Tom Gorringe / O Tama Carey / Andrew McConnell / Ben Pollard / Jez Wick / Lauren Evers / Jason Staudt / Brendan Anderson

Our Board of directors

Andrew Baxter

Andrew Baxter

Cameron Adams

Cameron Adams

Guy Brent

Guy Brent

Kate Towey

Kate Towey

Kieran Pryce

Kieran Pryce

Lawrence Goldstone (Chair)

Lawrence Goldstone (Chair)

Lucy D’Arville

Lucy D’Arville

Melinda Petrunoff

Melinda Petrunoff

Ronni Kahn AO

Ronni Kahn AO

Steven Alperstein

Steven Alperstein

Yasmin Poole

Yasmin Poole