As the holiday season approaches, Metro is proud to partner with Foodbank Tasmania to support local families and individuals experiencing food insecurity. This year, we’re coming together to make a meaningful difference in our community through a festive food donation drive running until Friday 12 December 2025.
Why We’re Supporting Foodbank Tasmania
Food insecurity is not just a seasonal challenge… it’s a long-term reality for many Tasmanians. According to the Foodbank Hunger Report 2025, one in three Australian households experienced food insecurity in the past year.
Foodbank Tasmania plays a vital role in addressing this crisis. As the state’s largest food relief organisation, it distributes essential groceries to more than 110 community groups and charities, ensuring families have access to nutritious food and essentials throughout the year. Through our partnership with Foodbank, Metro is helping ensure Tasmanians doing it tough can enjoy the festive season with full pantries and warm celebrations.
How You Can Help: Donate at Metro Shops and Depot Offices
Donation boxes will be placed in all Metro Shops and Depot Offices across Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie. We invite our customers to donate non-perishable food items and essentials. Your generous donations will directly support Foodbank’s efforts to distribute much-needed resources to families and individuals in need across Tasmania.
You can drop donations off at the following locations:
Hobart:
- 40 Elizabeth Street, Hobart (Metro Shop) from 8:00am to 5:30pm – Monday to Friday.
- 212 Main Road, Moonah (Springfield Depot Metro Shop, Opposite Stop A) from 8:00am to 4:30pm – Monday to Friday.
Launceston:
- 168 Wellington Street, Launceston (Depot Office) from 8:30am and 5:00pm – Monday to Friday.
Burnie:
- 28 Strahan Street, South Burnie (Depot Office) from 8:30am to 5:00pm – Monday to Friday.
What Can Be Donated
- Non-perishable food donations: Canned meals, vegetables, fruit, soup, tuna, baked beans, pasta, rice, oats, cereal, flour, and meal bases.
- Essential household and hygiene items: Toilet paper, nappies, washing products, and dental care items.
- Pantry staples: Long life milk, tea, coffee, spreads, jams, and pasta sauces.
Please ensure all donations are non-perishable, in-date, unopened and not in breakable containers.
Thank you for your generosity and support! Together we can help ensure no Tasmanian goes hungry this Christmas.
Learn more
If you’d like to get in touch with Foodbank Tasmania to support their mission or learn more about how you can help, you can reach them via (03) 6274 1052 or via email distribution@foodbanktas.org.au.
For more details or to donate online, visit their official website at foodbank.org.au/tas
