The launch of a brand-new 2,000sqm warehouse in Kewdale on 23 October could see around 20 million more meals per year provided to those in need, thanks to SecondBite, one of Australiaโs leading food rescue organisations. Tackling food insecurity head on, they have a goal to increase the amount of food rescued in WA by 1 million kgs per year, over the next two to three years and around 10 million kgs in the next seven to ten years.
SecondBite has operations in every state and territory, and commenced its Perth operations in 2008. In the 2024/25 financial year, SecondBite rescued more than 25 million kgs of surplus food โ enough to provide 50 million meals. The food is provided free of charge to almost 900 charity partners around Australia, who distribute the food to people in need.
Supported in part by a $1.2 million Lotterywest grant, the new facility has been operational since late July 2025 and is five times larger than the previous warehouse. This is enabling SecondBite to significantly increase rescued food volumes and expand delivery reach of surplus food across WA, including new weekly distributions to regional hubs like Narrogin.
The impact of the expanded infrastructure at the Kewdale warehouse is being felt across the state, as SecondBite now has capacity to operate six trucks based out of Kewdale, including one with a 14-pallet carrying capacity. Drivers are rescuing and delivering food within a 3-hour radius of Perth, enabling 91 charity partners to deliver more food to those in need. 65 of those partners are now collecting from the Kewdale warehouse and 26 partners are receiving direct deliveries.
SecondBite CEO Daniel Moorfield said, โWith cost-of-living pressures driving more people to food relief services, we saw a dire need to grow our operations in WA. This expansion comes at a critical time and would never have been possible without the $1.2 million Lotterywest grant. Australiaโs agriculture sector and food system produce enough food to feed more than 70 million people worldwide, yet millions of Australians are struggling to put food on the table.โ
Lotterywest CEO Colin Smith said itโs fantastic to see SecondBiteโs incredible facility already helping many more Western Australian families in need.
โWe are proud that a Lotterywest grant has supported warehouse equipment including freezers, chillers, storage racks and forklifts, which the SecondBite team are using on a daily basis. Thanks to this upgrade to infrastructure and equipment, SecondBite can do more to reduce food insecurity in Western Australiaโ Mr Smith said.
Since the soft opening of SecondBiteโs new warehouse, charity partners like The Crew in Rockingham have seen a dramatic increase in rescued food deliveries. The Crew was receiving around 400kgs of rescued food each week, but SecondBite now has the potential to deliver up to 3,500kg per week. This nearly tenfold boost means The Crew can now provide fresh, nutritious food to hundreds more locals facing food insecurity.
The Crew at Rockinghamโs CEO Kendall Sowerby said, โThe enormous increase in rescued food each week has been transformational. Not only are we meeting local needs more effectively, but weโre also extending support further into the community through our partner organisations. The new warehouse has opened the door for us to help more people than ever before. The jump in food deliveries means our fridge is filling, and our reach is wider.โ
SecondBiteโs expanded operations are directly support vulnerable communities, allowing increased food rescue efforts and collaborations with partners like FoodBank WA and FareShare. Daniel adds, โIn the next seven to ten years, the team hopes to increase the amount of food rescued to around 10 million kgs – the equivalent of around 20 million meals per year. Expanding operations in Western Australia like this is just the beginning.โ
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