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Since joining the Foodbank NSW & ACT fleet in 2025, the Volvo FH ISave prime mover and Vawdrey refrigerated trailer have travelled nearly 15,000 kilometres, collecting and delivering food, supporting Fresh Food Pop-ups and emergency relief operations, while transporting nutritious fresh produce to people doing it tough.
At a time when demand for food relief has increased by 40%, Volvo Trucks Australia is proud to support Foodbank NSW & ACT's mission to get more food to more people, more efficiently. The dedicated truck and trailer have increased their capacity to collect and distribute food, reduce reliance on outsourced freight and extend its reach across regional and remote communities.
Together, Volvo Trucks Australia and Foodbank NSW & ACT have helped collect and deliver more than 1,000 tonnes of food and fresh produce, distributing more than 2.1 million meals through a network of more than 700 Community Partners and transporting fresh fruit and vegetables as part of their school breakfast programs, helping ensure students can have the best start to their day.
With one in three households across NSW and the ACT experiencing food insecurity, this partnership demonstrates the power of working together to support families, strengthen communities and ensure good food reaches the people who need it most.
"It's fantastic to see the work Foodbank NSW & ACT carries out every day," says Tom Chapman, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Volvo Trucks Australia. "Food insecurity has far-reaching impacts across our communities, and knowing this combination is helping Foodbank deliver nutritious food to families and reach communities in need makes us incredibly proud."
"Over the past 12 months, Volvo Trucks Australia has been a valued partner in our fight against hunger, helping us strengthen our transport and logistics network and reach more people in need’ says Samantha Prescott, CEO Foodbank NSW & ACT. “The prime mover has increased our capacity to deliver fresh food across NSW and the ACT at a time when demand for food relief remains at record levels."
Matt Wood
Public Relations and Corporate Communications Manager (Volvo Group Australia)
Mobile: +61 (0)436 681 117
Email: matthew.wood@volvo.com
About Volvo Group Australia
Volvo Group Australia is responsible for Mack, Volvo truck brands within Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and the South Pacific Islands. Mack and Volvo Trucks proudly carry the Australian Made certification for trucks built at the local Wacol factory in Brisbane. Volvo Group Australia is the sole authorised distributor for UD Trucks in Australia.
We provide complete transport solutions for professional and demanding customers, including complete solutions for financing and service. Over 1400 people are employed by Volvo Group Australia across the country, with over 80 suppliers also benefitting from local production. Volvo Group boasts the largest dealer network in Australia and New Zealand with service points across the country giving access to metropolitan and regional customers.
Volvo Group Australia is part of Swedish-based Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines.