ACT — COMMUNITY FOOD NETWORK

Neighbours feeding neighbours
across the ACT.

Connecting Canberra households facing cost-of-living pressure — and supporting regional NSW communities on the ACT border.

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PRIORITY AREAS — ACT

A capital city with real need.

Despite being Australia's most educated and highest-income territory on average, the ACT has significant pockets of disadvantage — Tuggeranong and Belconnen face real food insecurity. The 2020 Namadgi bushfires destroyed habitat and impacted surrounding communities. Tourism to Canberra, Tidbinbilla, and the Snowy Mountains passes through the ACT, making it a key hub for community food networks.

2900
Tuggeranong
High need
ACT's southernmost district; highest food insecurity within the territory
2617
Belconnen
Community need
Large outer suburb; food bank demand consistently high
2620
Queanbeyan
Border community
NSW border town closely linked to ACT; cost-of-living pressure
2630
Cooma (border)
Alpine gateway
Just across ACT border; Snowy Mountains gateway; bushfire + blizzard risk
2601
Civic / Inner Canberra
Tourist + cost pressure
Central Canberra; tourist hub; emerging food insecurity among renters
TOURISTS & TRAVELLERS

Not just for locals.

Canberra receives over 4 million visitors annually for institutions, events, and Snowy Mountains transit. PantryShare AU supports travellers who need local food connections — and residents navigating rising costs in a city where the cost of living often contradicts its reputation.
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MEDIA & PRESS — ACT

Tell the story.

Regional communities doing it tough deserve coverage. If you're a journalist covering food insecurity, disaster recovery, or community resilience in Australian Capital Territory — we'd love to talk.

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The Canberra Times ACT major daily newsdesk@canberratimes.com.au
ABC Canberra ABC regional — Canberra canberra@abc.net.au
(02) 6275 1111
City News (Canberra) Canberra independent news editor@citynews.com.au
Riot ACT Canberra digital news editor@the-riotact.com
Queanbeyan Age Border community paper editor@queanbeyanage.com.au
For media kit, data, quotes, or to arrange an interview — contact hello@famineandfeast.com.au. Full press resources at famineandfeast.com.au/press.