Your empties, full tummies: Our partnership with Foodbank Victoria

This winter, Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme is teaming up with Foodbank Victoria to help feed people in need. We’re turning eligible drink containers into meals, and we need your help.

Until 16 October, Foodbank Victoria is our statewide donation partner. We’re asking Victorians to donate their refunds so they can continue their vital work supporting people doing it tough. Foodbank feed 76,000 people in our state every day, both directly and through their charity partners. Every 5 containers returned means 1 meal created, so your donation can make a real difference.

So far, Victorians have donated more than $20,000 to Foodbank through CDS Vic, making more than 40,000 meals.

How can I get involved?

It’s easy, and it’s so appreciated. Throughout the campaign period, choose to donate your refund when you return your containers. You can either select Foodbank Victoria in your CDS Vic app, choose it on the RVM screen, or ask the team at your depot or over-the-counter refund point. 

what else can I do?

Well, if you’re feeling particularly generous, you could collect eligible containers at work, from friends and family, or at your sports club or community group. The more containers donated to Foodbank, the more meals created. 

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