TOGETHER
WE CAN
NOURISH COMMUNITIES
AND PROTECT OUR PLANET.
Working alongside our volunteers and partners, we rescue surplus food and turn it into nutritious meals for people in need, respond to disasters and build a more sustainable future.
Just $6.50 provides a nutritious meal for someone in need.
TURNING SURPLUS INTO HOPE.
The Big Umbrella Foundation is a Melbourne-based charity bringing volunteers, businesses and communities together to tackle food insecurity, reduce waste and respond when disaster strikes.
Since 2010, we’ve rescued surplus food, prepared nutritious meals and mobilised thousands of volunteers to support people and communities across Australia.
FOOD RELIEF
We rescue surplus food and turn it into nutritious meals for people in need.
DISASTER RESPONSE
We provide immediate food support and essential meals when disaster strikes.
SUSTAINABILITY
We reduce food waste, compost, grow produce and champion a circular future.
TURNING SURPLUS INTO HOPE.
The Big Umbrella Foundation is a Melbourne-based charity bringing volunteers, businesses and communities together to tackle food insecurity, reduce waste and respond when disaster strikes.
Since 2010, we’ve rescued surplus food, prepared nutritious meals and mobilised thousands of volunteers to support people and communities across Australia.
FOOD RELIEF
We rescue surplus food and turn it into nutritious meals for people in need.
DISASTER RESPONSE
We provide immediate food support and essential meals when disaster strikes.
SUSTAINABILITY
We reduce food waste, compost, grow produce and champion a circular future.
THERE'S MORE THAN ONE WAY TO HELP.
Whether you volunteer your time, make a donation or partner with us, your support helps put nutritious food on the table, reduce waste and strengthen our community.
VOLUNTEER
Give your time and help provide food, connection and support for people in your community.
DONATE
Turn your generosity into practical support for people and communities when they need it most.
PARTNER
Partner with us to tackle food insecurity, reduce waste and create lasting community impact.
BUILD STRONGER TEAMS.
CREATE LASTING IMPACT.
Give your team an experience with real purpose. Work side by side to prepare meals, rescue food and support local communities—building connection while making a tangible difference.
Build connection and collaboration through a shared, hands-on experience.
Your team helps provide nutritious meals for people who need them most.
Help create positive local impact that lasts beyond the day.
SEE WHAT'S
HAPPENING AT TBU.
From our community programs to the people and partners making them possible, discover the latest from The Big Umbrella.
EAT.ATM Pops Up at Welcome to Brunswick
EAT.ATM rolled into Rip & Sip, hosted by CARDCORE and Welcome to Brunswick, for a day celebrating food, community and connection.
From Garden to Plate
From food rescue to compost, garden beds and nutritious meals, our Brunswick urban farm brings The Big Umbrella’s circular food system to life.
Food Insecurity: Why It Matters
Food insecurity is rising across Australia. Our work has never been more important.