Yes, I want to help
Repurpose and Serve Inc. warmly welcomes new food partners to help meet our growing demand. While we are unable to collect food donations directly, we gladly accept deliveries at our location. We welcome contributions from both companies and individuals, whether large or small. Every donation helps us provide wholesome meals to those in need.
Types of food donations:
- Fresh Foods (Vegetables, fruits, herbs, meat, poultry and seafood)
- Bakery (Bread, rolls, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods)
- Non-Perishable Foods (Rice, pasta, lentils, beans, canned goods, breakfast cereals, flour, sugar, snacks (biscuits, crackers, nuts), cooking oils, sauces, condiments
- Frozen and refrigerated packaged foods
- Eggs
- Dairy – We currently do not accept dairy products (except for small amounts of cheese) until we secure proper storage space.
Note: All food must be unopened and safe for consumption.
About Us
Repurpose and Serve Inc. is an Australian not-for-profit food rescue charity based in Victoria — born in the City of Whittlesea, serving communities across the City of Whittlesea and beyond. Our mission is to help put food on the table for Victorians doing it tough. We rescue good-quality surplus food that would otherwise go to landfill and redistribute it to individuals and families who need it most.
Founder’s Message
My dear friends, neighbours, and fellow Australians,
I’m an ordinary woman with an extraordinary desire: to make
sure no one ever feels invisible when they are hungry while good food goes to
waste. Born and raised in Singapore, I have called Australia home since 2006,
deeply shaped by the kindness, values, and generous spirit of this beautiful
land.
Repurpose & Serve Inc began long before it became a charity. It started with me preparing homemade meals in my humble home kitchen and sharing them with people who needed comfort, care, and a moment of genuine connection. Food has always been my way of showing love, and those early meals were simply an expression of compassion for anyone doing it tough.
As I met more individuals and families struggling to make ends meet, I realised the need around us was far greater than what one person could cook. At the same time, I saw how much perfectly good food was being thrown away, food that could nourish people if only it reached them in time.
From that realisation, Repurpose & Serve took shape naturally. What began in my home kitchen grew into a community‑guided effort-shaped by local needs and dedicated to rescuing surplus food and turning it into dignified, accessible food relief, offered without stigma, without judgment, and always with dignity.
As a fellow Australian, this mission is guided by compassion and remains at the heart of all I do, making sure our community feels welcomed and supported.
On behalf of our team, thank you for your generosity, your support, and your belief in this mission, turning compassion into action and making sure there’s always enough food for everyone.
With much love and gratitude
Jessy Jayakumaran
“Together, we make sure no one goes without.”
Every box we hand over holds more than just nourishment — it’s a quiet message saying, “You are not forgotten. You are valued.”
WHAT WE DO
Our team rescues quality surplus food and shares it with the community, ensuring people have access to fresh produce, pantry essentials, and everyday items when times are tough.
HOW WE DO IT?
We rescue quality surplus food and keep it out of landfill. Through our food‑relief and outreach sessions, we make sure people can choose what suits their household, in a calm and judgment‑free space.
WHY IT MATTERS
When life become unpredictable, taking away stability, choice, and even the simple comfort of knowing where the next meal will come from. Access to food is often one of the first things to fall through the cracks, and in those moments, support needs to be immediate and without barriers. A bag of groceries or a rescued meal can ease the pressure just enough for someone to breathe again, to feel seen, and to know they don’t have to carry everything alone.
THE IMPACT IT MAKES
Every time surplus food is redirected to someone who needs support, two things happen: waste is reduced, and stability is restored. Families can stretch their budgets a little further, seniors feel supported, and individuals doing it tough get breathing room to focus on the next step. The impact is practical and immediate, less food in landfill, more food in homes, and a community that feels more connected, supported, and resilient.
