Food waste from Queen Victoria Market to help vulnerable Melbournians
A new initiative at Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market aims to reduce food waste while assisting those facing food insecurity. The program collects surplus produce from vendors and donates it to local food relief organizations. With nearly half of Melbourne's residents experiencing food insecurity, the initiative seeks to expand its reach to more vendors and areas of the market.
- ▪The Queen Victoria Market produces up to 800 tonnes of surplus food annually.
- ▪47 percent of Melbourne residents experienced food insecurity in 2025.
- ▪Currently, only five of the more than 35 stalls at the market are involved in the food relief program.
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Leftover Queen Victoria Market produce to be donated to hungry MelburniansBy Ethan White and Mikaela OrtolanTopic:Local MarketsThu 21 May 2026 at 5:09amThu 21 May 2026 at 5:09amThu 21 May 2026 at 5:09amFood waste will be rescued to help feed Melbourne's most vulnerable, thanks to a new initiative launched at the Queen Victoria Market. (ABC News)In short:A new program at Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market is tackling the massive amount of fresh produce wasted, while helping the rising number of people struggling to put food on the table. Recent data from the City of Melbourne shows nearly half of its residents experience food insecurity.
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